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BORDERLAND

PANORAMIC VOICES FEATURING MUSIC BY NATHAN FELIX

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Sat, Feb 18 at 4 P.M. & 7 P.M. | Draylen Mason Music Studio

Borderland is an innovative choral experience featuring a premiere work by local composer Nathan Felix calledAustin Border Stories.” Commissioned by Panoramic Voices, this full-length, immersive choral piece is inspired by Hispanic history. It is “about borders and border stories… immigration stories from Mexico into Texas and Austin,” says the composer. Singers will be scattered across KMFA’s stunning new east side building, sharing vignettes in different installations throughout the entire space. Audiences can expect an experience akin to visiting a museum, while enjoying powerful opening and closing pieces that bring the choir together.    

Director Juli Orlandini is particularly excited for the Panoramic/KMFA/Felix collaboration. “Nathan’s works use space in a whole new way, charging audiences to truly be immersed in his art. Beyond simply telling tales, ‘Austin Border Stories’ will be an opportunity to not just learn about, but experience the history and culture of Austin’s Hispanic community.”  

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KMFA OFFBEAT SERIES

The performance series by KMFA highlights ensembles contributing to Austin’s vibrant contemporary classical music scene using KMFA’s beautiful Draylen Mason Music Studio. Through the Offbeat Series, KMFA hopes to reach not only existing fans, but also cultivate a new audience for these exciting contemporary works. Don't miss the next Offbeat Series concert called CLOSE TO HOME with Daniel Fears on April 8. Tickets are available now.

MORE INFO ON CLOSE TO HOME

Fall Offbeat Series participants and works will include VAMP on September 9 and Adelante Winds on October 7. Program details for these concerts will be released later this year.

Special thanks to Estes Audiology for their support of KMFA's Offbeat Series. 

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Event Details

Ticket Information

  • Cost: $25.00
  • Phone: 5125274739

Presenter Details

  • Name: Panoramic Voices
  • Panoramic Voices is an adventurous choral collective that thrives on a “music without borders” approach to music making. With collaborations spanning all genres from classical, country, rock, hip hop, and beyond, PV has worked with a dizzying array of artists such as Mobley, Roky Erickson, Carson McHone, Calliope Musicals, Zeale, and Grammy Award-winners Roomful of Teeth. The commissioning of new works has also been an important part of Panoramic Voice’s mission, resulting in the premiere of compositions by Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw, Wilco’s Glenn Kotche, Austin luminary Graham Reynolds, and many more.

    The ensemble has been widely recognized for its artistic endeavors, including “Best Choral Performance” from the Austin Critics’ Table, a cover story on Chorus America’s “The Voice” magazine, and regular listing among the Austin Chronicles “Top 10 Treasures.” In 2014, the Austin Chronicle dubbed Artistic Director Brent Baldwin “Best Choral Wrangler” in its “Best of Austin” awards. The Austin American Statesman has hailed the group’s work as “always adventurous.”

    In service to the greater Austin arts community, Panoramic Voices regularly partners with charitable organizations like the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)SIMS, and Kids In a New Groove (KING) to provide support to the well-being of Austin artists.

Venue Details

  • Address: 41 Navasota Street
  • City: Austin
  • State: TX
  • Zip: 78702