Arcana New Music Ensemble joins forces with Variant 6, a vocal sextet specializing in contemporary music, for a program of Steven Reich, Morton Feldman, Salvatore Sciarrino, and more. 

THE PROGRAM

Morton Feldman: Voices and Instruments II 
for three voices, flute, two cellos, and double bass

Steve Reich: Proverb 
for three sopranos, two tenors, two vibraphones, and two electric organs

Salvatore Sciarrino: Responsorio delle tenebre 
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: Sound I
Bruno Bettinelli: Quando tutto all'intorno 
Bruno Bettinelli: Sia calmo 
performed by Variant 6

Dai Fujikura: Poison Mushroom 
for flute and electronics

ABOUT VARIANT 6
Variant 6 performs virtuosic vocal chamber music in innovative programs and unique spaces. With only six musicians, the ensemble cultivates an intimate approach to a capella music while pushing the boundaries of what individual voices can accomplish together. Their concerts are designed to subvert a listener''s expectations for repertoire and programming by placing music from centuries apart in stark juxtaposition. Hoping to simultaneously challenge and engage, Variant 6 seeks to create performances that constantly surprise listeners. 

VARIANT 6 Ensemble

Jessica Beebe, soprano
Steven Bradshaw, tenor
Rebecca Myers, soprano
Daniel Schwartz, baritone
Elisa Sutherland, mezzo-soprano
 

Arcana New Music Ensemble 

Emma Resmini, flute
Carolina Diazgranados, cello
Chen Cao, cello
Matt Engle, bass
Andy Theiruf, percussion
Ted Babcock, percussion
Ting Ting Wong, keyboard
David Hughes, keyboard