Interpretations: Thomas Buckner & James Ilgenfritz
About This Event
Interpretations, a New York classical project known for ensemble-led programs and composer–performer exchanges, appears at Roulette with Thomas Buckner and James Ilgenfritz. The project’s rotating lineups have connected it to a wide circle of collaborators — from Mari Kimura to Miguel Frasconi — and its performances emphasize structural detail and close listening rather than spectacle.
About the Artists
Interpretations
Interpretations is a classical music artist heard in New York City performance contexts, including Roulette. Recent appearances connect the project to a wide circle of collaborators, from We Got Us and David Moore to Emilio Modeste and Friends, Mari Kimura, and Anh Vo, as well as events like Raphael Rogiński plays John Coltrane and the Guy Klucevsek Memorial Concert.
Thomas Buckner
Thomas Buckner is a baritone whose work sits at the intersection of contemporary classical repertoire and improvisation. Based in New York’s experimental performance ecosystem, he has appeared at Roulette, including the program *Interpretations: Thomas Buckner & James Ilgenfritz*.
James Ilgenfritz
James Ilgenfritz is a Brooklyn-based composer and double bassist whose work moves between contemporary classical practice and the improvising traditions of jazz. In New York City he appears in projects that emphasize composer–performer dialogue, including Interpretations at Roulette alongside vocalist Thomas Buckner.