Modern Music Ensemble

Performing repertoire spanning from the 20th century to works by living composers, the Modern Music Ensemble presents three academic year concerts focused on diverse and innovative programming. Under the directorship of Cristina Valdés since 2016, the ensemble has given numerous premieres and performed the works of both established and younger composers such as Patricia Alessandrini, Katie Balch, Olga Neuwirth, Chaya Czernowin, Anna Thorvaldsdóttir, Beat Furer, Kaija Saariaho, George Lewis, Wang Lu, José-Luis Hurtado, Pierre Boulez, Oliver Schneller, Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez and Ania Vu, amongst many others. The ensemble works regularly with visiting composers, conductors, and coaches/performers. Guests have included Stephen Drury, Garth Knox, Ursula Oppens, and Ludovic Morlot.