The Talea Ensemble is committed to promoting new, groundbreaking music through innovative programming thereby communicating the distinctive voices of composers that deserve to be heard. By commissioning and programming these progressive works alongside the established literature of modern and contemporary repertoire, the ensemble creates a dialogue that challenges the boundaries of music and fosters a greater understanding of the works of today. Additionally, the Talea Ensembles wishes to support and advance familiarity with contemporary American works by bringing it to concert halls and venues not in only in New York but also abroad. By developing an interactive relationship between the composers, performers and audience, the Talea Ensemble builds an environment of reciprocal inspiration that sparks the imagination of all. Essential to the Talea Ensemble is not only the process of introducing new work to the world of new music, but also introducing new music to the world. As advocates for this canon of music, the Talea Ensemble aims to increase the awareness and understanding of contemporary music through academic residencies, outreach concerts in addition to performances, projects and workshops for broad audiences. The ensemble believes that bringing people of diverse backgrounds to a common place fuels rich discourses of the arts and creativity while creating a platform for a greater understanding of each other. Tara Helen O'Connor, flute Rane Moore, clarinet Erik Carlson, violin Elizabeth Weisser, viola Chris Gross, cello Steve Beck, piano Anthony Cheung, piano Alex Lipowski, percussion TALEA Board of Directors Alex Lipowski, Executive Director Anthony Cheung, Artistic Director Elizabeth Weisser, Director of Development