Unsound New York

Constantly changing and always surprising, the Kraków-based Unsound Festival challenges traditional presumptions of contemporary composition with unique staging, unlikely instrumentation, and passionate presentation. Unsound performers, hailing from Poland and beyond, draw liberally and without prejudice from the traditions of jazz, folk, electronic, experimental, and chamber music. Returning to Lincoln Center, the 2024 Unsound New York concert series promises audiences a tour into the unexpected with unforgettable concerts—featuring performances by Raphael Rogiński, Kali Malone, SUNN O))), Mabe Fratti, and Piotr Kurek—that blur genre and push the boundaries of the audio avant-garde.

Curated by Mat Schulz, Unsound Artistic Director

Unsound is co-organized by Fundacja Tone and co-presented by the Polish Cultural Institue New York in NYC. This project is co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from the Culture Promotion Fund in partnership with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute.

Upcoming Events

November 15 at 7:30 pm

Unsound New York

Piotr Kurek / Chuquimamani-Condori

Lincoln Center Presents

November 15 at 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

Polish composer Piotr Kurek presents Smartwoods, a complex cyberactive suite of delicate melodies and rich harmonies; followed by Andean music from Chuquimamani-Condori.

November 16 at 7:30 pm

Unsound New York

Kali Malone's All Life Long / Raphael Rogiński

Lincoln Center Presents

November 16 at 7:30 pm

Alice Tully Hall

Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński and American organist Kali Malone embrace minimalism and mysticism in their entrancingly beautiful compositions.

November 17 at 7:30 pm

Unsound New York

SUNN O))) / Mabe Fratti

Lincoln Center Presents

November 17 at 7:30 pm

Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall

Unsound presents a night of distinct styles featuring the avant folk cellist Mabe Fratti and the doom metal avalanche that is SUNN O))).