Edmonton ensemble UltraViolet has remained committed to commissioning and performing the newest, cutting-edge classical repertoire. With a growing national reputation, and with dozens of world premieres and commissions to their credit, this unique Edmonton ensemble is always at the ready with astonishing programs of music previously unheard in Edmonton. This program, From Your Lips, will see the group work with renowned Edmonton composer, vocalist and painter Jane Berry in a program of works exploring the mysterious and multifarious effects of combining chamber music with voice. New Music Edmonton is delighted to commission a new work by Jane Berry herself, to be premiered on this concert, alongside a brilliant selection of works by Canadian and international composers. Works by Frederic Rzewski, Ana Sokolovic, Alyssa Aska, John Cage and Jane Berry

Roger Admiral, piano

Chenoa Anderson, flutes

Alison Balcetis, saxophones

Amy Nicholson, ‘cello

with special guest, Jane Berry, voice