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ARGENTO NEW MUSIC PROJECT INC
New York, NY · EIN 753102526 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A60 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · argentomusic.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$69K
net assets
$207K
employees
0
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

Cultivation and performance of cutting edge classical music

profile · synthesized from sources

Argento New Music Project champions contemporary classical music through innovative performances of cutting-edge works by established and emerging composers. Based in New York City, the ensemble specializes in complex, technically demanding repertoire, including spectral and microtonal music, and has premiered works by leading international composers. The group also engages in educational outreach and produces critically acclaimed recordings.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5K
    Educational programs : provide one-on-one training to students interested in arts administration and maintaining a library of relevant materials.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Concert Series
Seasonal performances of contemporary classical music, including world and US premieres by leading composers
Education and Outreach
One-on-one training for students interested in arts administration and engagement with graduate composition students from major universities
Winter Fragments
Recording and performance project featuring works by Tristan Murail, winner of the Record Geijutsu 2010 Record Academy Award
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
    • Co-producing interdisciplinary arts festivals
      Co-produced the Moving Sounds Festival from 2009 to 2015, which integrated contemporary concert music with dance, architecture, sound art, and electronica.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Collaborating with graduate students on new musical works
      Collaborates with graduate students from institutions including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and Columbia to develop new musical works.
  • Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintaining archives of past concert seasons
      Maintains archival records of past concert seasons, preserving historical documentation of performances and programming.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Presenting contemporary concert music performances
      Organizes and presents a current concert season featuring new music, including world and U.S. premieres of works by leading and emerging composers such as Tristan Murail, Helmut Lachenmann, Erin Gee, Salvatore Sciarrino, Olga Neuwirth, and Gérard Grisey. Upcoming concerts are scheduled for April and Fall 2025 at Benzaquen Hall, DiMenna Center in New York, NY.
  • Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
    • Producing and releasing studio recordings of new music
      Produces studio recordings of contemporary music released on labels including Bridge, Aeon, and Harmonia Mundi, with over thirty recordings to date. Released the album "Winter Fragments," which features performances of works by Tristan Murail and was recorded in Istanbul and New York, and also released a video performance of Brian Ferneyhough’s La Chute d’Icare featuring soloist Carol McGonnell.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Providing training in arts administration
      Provides one-on-one training to students interested in arts administration and maintains a library of relevant materials.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$45K68%
Program service revenue$14K21%
Investment income$7K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$208K
Cash$51K
Investments$157K
Liabilities$400
Net assets$207K
Liquid reserves36.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +30.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • CF Pan — Member of the Board of Directors
  • Elesse Eddy — Member of the Board of Directors
  • Gayle Haller — President
  • James P Berry — Treasurer
  • Michael Klingbeil — Member of the Board of Directors
  • Michel Galante — Secretary
  • Nari Matsuura — Member of the Board of Directors
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Aaron Copland Fund for Music Funder — Provided support for Argento's 2024-25 season programming
  • Aeon Partner — Released the "Winter Fragments" album on the Aeon label.
  • Austrian Cultural Forum Partner — Co-produced the Moving Sounds Festival from 2009 to 2015
  • BMI Foundation Funder — Provided support for Argento's 2024-25 season programming
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborated with graduate students to develop new musical works
  • Harvard University Partner — Collaborated with graduate students to develop new musical works
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided public funds for Argento's 2024-25 season programming
  • Princeton University Partner — Collaborated with graduate students to develop new musical works
  • Yale University Partner — Collaborated with graduate students to develop new musical works
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Artistic Collaboration Through Performance Excellence
    methodology: artistic_partnership
    By achieving emotional commitment and technical mastery in performance, the organization attracts collaborations with leading composers because high-caliber interpretation validates and elevates contemporary works.
  • Curated Concert Seasons to Engage Audiences
    methodology: curated_programming
    By presenting contemporary classical music through curated concert seasons, the organization fosters audience engagement with new music because structured, thematic programming makes avant-garde works more accessible and contextually meaningful.
  • Individualized Mentorship in Arts Administration
    methodology: individualized_mentorship
    By combining one-on-one training with library resources, the organization develops skilled arts administrators because personalized guidance deepens practical understanding and professional readiness.