: Paul Pinto, a composer and performer based in Jersey City. He is known for his work with the collective thingNY.

: Erin Rogers (sax), Zach Herchen (sax), and Dennis Sullivan (percussion) accompanied the performance.

While the term "Open Music" is often used broadly for accessible or collaborative musical initiatives, Pinto's work is a flagship example of experimental "new music" that blends operatic tradition with modern improvisation.