National Sawdust, a new chamber hall in Williamsburg, is built in the shell of a former sawdust factory.

Sawdust to Music

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 2, 2015

Paola Prestini, composer, executive director, and creative director of National Sawdust, and John Zorn, composer, arranger, producer, and saxophonist, talk about the opening weekend of the new performance space in a former sawdust factory in Williamsburg.

→ Hear more: Q2 Music streamed National Sawdust's opening performance. Click here to listen.

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