dissonArt ensemble

Based in Thessaloniki, the dissonArt ensemble was founded in the beginning of 2005 with the intention to disseminate the stylistic diversity of new music in Greece as well as internationally. Following the model of similar contemporary orchestral groups, the ensemble is organized around a core of 7 soloists and associated partners, with a flexible internal structure.

Its programs aim to promote works of recognized as well as emerging composers. Although its repertoire comprises all aspects of 20th and 21st century music, it also entails a special focus on Greek composers.

Collaborations with groups of other artistic disciplines (dance, video-art, etc) that result in the creation of original works are among the main objectives of the dissonArt ensemble, as are pedagogical projects. To the latter end, the ensemble organizes a bi-annual Composition Competition for young composers in collaboration with the State Orchestra of Thessaloniki as well as Composition and Performance Workshops held at the Music Village-Pilion.

The ensemble has closely collaborated with composers such as Georges Aperghis, Beat Furrer and Manos Tsangaris.

dissonArt ensemble has already made several appearances in Greece and abroad, including festivals such as Darmstadt International Summer Course for New Music, Ensembl[:E]uropa (Cologne), Milano incontra la Grecia (Milan), Klangspuren (Innsbruck ),4020. mehr als Musik (Linz), Athens Festival, Dimitria Festival of Thessaloniki, Guitar Plus (2006), a.o. They have also appeared in concert halls such as the Brucknerhaus, Minoritensaal, WDR3, Piccolo Teatro, Onassis Stegi a.o.

In 2012 their live concert in Cologne was released by WDR3 and Dissonance Records.