New work from UMA adjunct faculty member and acclaimed filmmaker featured at Czech Center鈥檚 Bohemian National Hall, New York City
A new work by 天美传媒 adjunct faculty member Al Kryszak will have its world premiere in New York City. 鈥淪uite for Solo Cimbalom,鈥� a selection from Kryszak鈥檚 鈥淣辞蝉蹿别谤补迟耻鈥� concerto and film score, will be performed by Mat臎j 膶铆p, a rising cimbalom virtuoso from Hodslavice, Czech Republic.
The cimbalom is a hammered, stringed instrument known for its resonant, shimmering tone and remarkable expressiveness. Popular in Eastern European folk and classical traditions, it is rarely featured in solo contemporary works, making this premiere especially distinctive.
Kryszak鈥檚 celebrated career includes premieres at Turner Classic Movies, Symphony Space and The Film Society of Lincoln Center. Known for blending music and film, his work often bridges silent cinema and modern classical soundscapes. This latest suite follows 膶铆p鈥檚 acclaimed 2024 Boston performance of Kryszak鈥檚 full 鈥淐imbalom Concerto鈥� with the New England Film Orchestra. Learn more about his music, art and career at .
The performance will take place Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Bohemian National Hall at the Czech Center in New York City.
UPDATE: The full concert can now be viewed at