I/O Ensemble - livestream

Linda Catlin Smith: Stare at the River (2010)

Mario Diaz de Leon: Labrys (2017)

David Lang: Little Eye (1999)

Betsey Biggs: Away (2002)

I/O NEW MUSIC presents AWAY, a program of recent works that explore space, distance, and new modes of expression. Plunging into a world of fresh sounds and rhythms, the ensemble creates an immersive experience centered on listening and sharing sounds. AWAY is a celebration of coming together and finding a way forward in the spirit of musical discovery.

I/O NEW MUSIC is a collective of Williams student instrumentalists, composers, conductors, and musicians interested in making immersive and adventurous music. As part of the Music Department’s annual I/O Fest, the ensemble has appeared at the ‘62 Center, the Clark, and the Williams College Museum of Art in programs that feature new voices, fresh perspectives, and creative modes of musical expression. I/O NEW MUSIC seeks to present innovative and visceral programs that invite listeners to experience music in new ways.