Ensemble Modern – Why We Play

Ensemble Modern – Why We Play is the first feature-length documentary about Ensemble Modern, one of the world’s leading international musicians’ collectives. Its 18 artists, all on equal footing, completely reimagine compositions from the 20th and 21st centuries. There are no limits: the focus is on experimentation and exploration, including the development of entirely new techniques and the use of unconventional tools. The film gives a voice to artists whose enthusiasm brings this musical organism to life, thereby offering a way into the significance of New Music.… >>>