ensembleNEWSRQ strives to manifest the creativity of the current generation and inspire audiences to participate in musical culture in a profound way, through high-level curated concert experiences that sustain and transform the relevance of contemporary classical music.

Founded in 2015 by violinist Samantha Bennett and percussionist George Nickson, ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ) is a versatile chamber music ensemble in Sarasota, FL, dedicated to playing and advocating for the music of contemporary composers. Through thoughtfully curated and innovative programs, enSRQ demonstrates how contemporary music is a reflection of our world and cultural experience. The ensemble strives to manifest the creativity of the current generation and inspire audiences to participate in musical culture in a profound way.

Raven Chacon’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Voiceless Mass anchors this program of powerful works for mixed instrumentation. Our second World Premiere and enSRQ Commission from Kyle Rivera, written for our enSRQ Artists, follows works by Ania Vu, Shawn Okpebholo and Sarah Kirkland Snider.

Musical Program

Sarah Kirkland Snider You Are Free (2016)

Kyle Rivera (2023) COMMISSION & WORLD PREMIERE

Shawn Okpebholo Distance (2016)

Ania Vu Five in One (2018)

Raven Chacon Voiceless Mass (2021)