REDSHIFT is an ensemble of young, dynamic musicians with a commitment to performing contemporary music in distinctive venues. The ensemble’s core members draw on vast experience performing all types of classical music--from the traditional to wildly experimental. Their recent performances have been described as “a knockout” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
REDSHIFT’s mission is to promote the experience of live conemporary classical music through virtuosic performances in interesting venues, to foster appreciation for the music’s artistic value, and to present and commission music that represents composers from a range of styles and career stages.
Performances by REDSHIFT defy many of the urban myths associated with classical music, and especially contemporary music: that it is difficult to understand, that it is not cool or fun, and that it can only be appreciated by concert hall connoisseurs. REDSHIFT presents its innovative programs with a casual style and artistic intensity that invites audiences into a visceral and intellectual experience.
