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Ensemble

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Avant-Garde

 

Auros Group for New Music is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2000 by a group of musicians who were passionate about contemporary music. The ensemble is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is known for its innovative programming and performances of new music. The founding members of Auros Group for New Music were pianist and composer Robert Schulz, flutist and composer Orlando Cela, and cellist and composer Rafael Popper-Keizer. The three musicians had met while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music and had a shared interest in contemporary music. They decided to form a group that would focus on performing new works by living composers. Since its founding, Auros Group for New Music has grown to include a number of other musicians, including violinist Gabriela Diaz, violist Ashleigh Gordon, clarinetist Rane Moore, percussionist Aaron Trant, and bassist Pascale Delache-Feldman. The ensemble has also collaborated with a number of guest artists and composers over the years. One of the highlights of Auros Group for New Music's early years was its participation in the 2002 Boston Cyberarts Festival. The ensemble performed a program of works by contemporary composers, including pieces by Schulz, Cela, and Popper-Keizer. The performance was well-received and helped to establish the group as an important presence in the Boston new music scene. Over the years, Auros Group for New Music has continued to perform a wide range of contemporary works, including pieces by established composers like John Cage, Steve Reich, and Philip Glass, as well as works by up-and-coming composers. The ensemble has also commissioned a number of new works, including pieces by composers like David Rakowski, Marti Epstein, and John Mallia. In addition to its regular concert series, Auros Group for New Music has also performed at a number of festivals and events. The ensemble has been featured at the Monadnock Music Festival, the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival, and the Boston Early Music Festival, among others. One of the most notable performances in Auros Group for New Music's history was its 2010 performance of Morton Feldman's six-hour-long String Quartet No. 2. The performance, which took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, was a marathon event that drew a large and enthusiastic audience. The ensemble's performance was praised for its sensitivity and attention to detail, and it helped to establish Auros Group for New Music as a leading interpreter of contemporary music. Auros Group for New Music has also been recognized for its contributions to the contemporary music scene. In 2009, the ensemble was awarded a grant from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music to support its commissioning and performance activities. The group has also been featured in a number of publications, including The Boston Globe, The New York Times, and The Boston Musical Intelligencer. In addition to its performances, Auros Group for New Music is also committed to education and outreach. The ensemble has worked with a number of schools and community organizations to bring contemporary music to a wider audience. The group has also conducted workshops and masterclasses for young musicians, helping to inspire the next generation of performers and composers. Overall, Auros Group for New Music is a dynamic and innovative ensemble that has made significant contributions to the contemporary music scene.

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