Coffee and Strings at Basket Books and Art at Basket Books and Art – Houston, TX

Kinetic Ensemble performs concerts and make recordings that strengthen the fabric of our cultural landscape. In doing so, we uplift the voices of emerging composers, unearth hidden gems of the string orchestra repertoire, and gather the most compelling new music from across the globe to share with our Houston community.

Critics say our performances are “first class,” and call the ensemble “a credit to Houston.”

Audiences rave that we “approach music with wonder and curiosity,” making classical music “accessible to someone without music education.”

Composers with whom we have worked report that they have “seldom felt so well-represented in their music,” and that our collaborations were “a pivotal moment in their growth.”

Ours is a community of adventurous listeners, of groundbreaking composers and collaborators, of eager young artists, and, most importantly, of friends. Through our concerts, commissions, educational workshops, and recordings, we create spaces where artists and listeners alike can learn from and inspire one another.

On the Program:

Imogen Holst: String Quintet adapted (~13’)
Harriet Steinke: Too Bright to See (9’)
Caroline Shaw: Microfictions (20’) put last on the program

!! Free craft coffee pairings by Little Dreamer !!