Modern Music Ensemble

UW Modern Ensemble
UW Modern Music Ensemble (Photo: Steve Korn).
Modern Music Ensemble (Photo: Steve Korn).
Modern Music Ensemble (Photo: Steve Korn).
Modern Music Ensemble
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.

Auditions

2024-25 audition date is TBD.  More Information

Latest News

Faculty pianist Cristina Valdés (Photo: Virginia Valdes)
Cristina Valdés has a lot on her plate, this year and every year. The faculty pianist maintains a rigorous teaching and performance schedule that leaves little time for dallying, or even a proper lunch.

KING FM's Second Inversion channel puts the spotlight on our own UW Modern Music Ensemble (aka Inverted Space) and their three-day festival celebrating the music of Italian composer Bruno Madera.

Maderna Fest kicks off Wednesday May 27 at Jack Straw studio in Seattle's University District, and continues Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the UW and at several U District cafes. 

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