The “agile virtuosity and vibrant sound” (Arts and Culture Texas) of the Houston based Kinetic Ensemble showcases world premiere recordings of works by four exciting young composers: Patrick Harlin, Paul Novak, Nicky Sohn, and Daniel Temkin. A deeply immersive listening experience, the album explores the deep-rooted connections between musical sound and the natural world. Produced and engineered by GRAMMY® award winner Brad Sayles, this debut sets Kinetic’s “thoughtful, incisive programming” and “brilliantly executed” performance on display.
- Release Date: November 3, 2023
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Label: Bright Shiny Things
- Audio Engineer: Brad Sayles
Bringing a fresh perspective to the Romantic string quintets of George Onslow, Ensemble Telos unites five distinguished musicians from leading international institutions. Their upcoming CD, featuring Onslow’s string quintets No. 14 and 24, is set to be released by Naxos Records in January 2026.
Musicians and community stakeholders reflect on the first decade of Houston's Billboard chart-topping, "indie, conductorless ensemble."
Produced by Blueprint Film Co.