No Exit begins their 17th concert season with a variety of works that run the sonic gamut….. altogether captivating, delightful, horrifying and thought-provoking. No Exit’s violist James Rhodes will perform selections from Garth Knox’s Viola Spaces, an engaging exploration of techniques for the instrument. The ensemble will also perform composer/pianist Geoffrey Burleson’s newly reimagined version of his experimental Latin jazz-tinged Cryptic Locomotion. After days of rain, construction fills the air delves deep into June Young Will Kim’s utterly engrossing and tactile sound world.

The program will culminate with a brand-new world premiere work by composer Andrew Rindfleisch, American Descent, which will serve as a passionate rumination on our present time in America. Written for an expanded ensemble, No Exit will be joined by guest artists Transient Canvas (Amy Advocat – clarinet/bass clarinet and Matt Sharrock – percussion),  John Faieta – trombone, Geoffrey Burleson – piano,  Ann Yu – violin and David Russell – cello.

As always, No Exit events are free and open to the public. Adventurous minds are welcome!

PROGRAM

Viola Spaces (2004-2007)

Garth Knox

Cryptic Locomotion (2025 version) “World Premiere”

Geoffrey Burleson

After days of rain, construction fills the air (2021)

June Young Will Kim

American Descent (2025) “World Premiere”

Andrew Rindfleisch