Duo Extempore’s curated improvisations weave together storytelling, history, science, and audience interaction - all to create music that pushes the boundaries of what piano and bass can do together. 

This Earth Day, Hartwick College presents the World Premiere of Duo Extempore’s newest film The Search for Up, made in collaboration with Hartwick College students and Departments of Physics and Music.

From ancient times to NASA’s current Artemis missions, humans have been looking up at the sky with wonder. In this short film, Duo Extempore explores human curiosity, connection, and our cosmos with improvised music. In collaboration with Hartwick College, duo members Nicole Brancato (keys) and Evan Jagels (bass) recorded the featured music and interviews at the Wright Observatory.  

Duo Extempore dives into their creative process with a live performance and artist talk in addition to the film screening. Join in on stargazing and fireside conversations with these inventive artists that merge improvised music, writing, and film.