Ensemble Modern will be in residence at Ojai festival in 2010

Founded in 1980, the Ensemble Modern is one of the world’s most sought-after interpreters of new music. The Ensemble Modern is famous for its special working and organizational form, which is unlike any other in the world. All the members are responsible for jointly selecting and dealing with projects, co-productions and financial matters. Its unique and distinctive program consists of music theatre, dance and video projects, chamber music, ensemble and orchestral concerts.

The Ensemble Modern gives approximately 100 concerts each year. The ensemble strives to achieve the highest degree of authenticity by working closely with the composers themselves. The musicians rehearse an average of 70 new works every year, 20 of which are world premieres.  Their collaborators include Festival alumni including Peter Eotvos, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Pierre Boulez, Olivier Knussen, and Steve Reich. In addition, EM worked in partnership with composer Frank Zappa whose works will be performed for the first time in Ojai.