Inside ensembleNEWSRQ’s Season Finale: Music, Mastery, and Milestones

Get a behind-the-scenes look at ensembleNEWSRQ’s thrilling season finale with Co-Artistic Director Samantha Bennett in this episode of Behind the Masterpiece. Discover how world-class musicians prepare a wildly challenging, virtuosic work with just weeks of practice before taking the stage at Sarasota Opera House on May 12. Samantha shares insider details on the rehearsal process, what makes this piece so electrifying, and how EnsembleNewSRQ is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary season. If you love contemporary classical music, live performance, or the creative process behind musical masterpieces, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing ensembleNEWSRQ Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director, Samantha Bennett

(03:00) What is contemporary concert music?

(07:50) How do you find artists and composers?

(13:45) Final concert of 9th season on May 12th

(17:25) How do you rehearse?

(22:30) Year 10 coming up

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