Gene Pritsker

Gene Pritsker is a prolific and genre-defying composer, guitarist, rapper, and producer based in New York City. Known for blending classical music with jazz, hip-hop, rock, and electronic elements, he has created a uniquely eclectic body of work that often challenges traditional boundaries. Pritsker is a founding member of Sound Liberation, an ensemble committed to genre fusion, and has worked with a wide range of artists across the classical and contemporary music scenes.

His compositions have been performed by major orchestras and soloists around the world, and his music is frequently featured in collaborations with choreographers, filmmakers, and theater groups. Gene’s work often incorporates improvisation and electronic manipulation, and he’s recognized for his innovative approaches to both composition and performance. Whether he’s writing for solo viola or crafting a hip-hop/classical hybrid, Pritsker brings a fearless curiosity and sense of fun to everything he creates.

Genres

Experimental

Hip Hop

Rock

Electronic

Classical

Jazz

World

Indie

Fusion Music

Contemporary Music

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Latest Release

The Process Sessions 1 & 2

Gene Pritsker

Album - 9 Tracks - Released April 4, 2025