Press Release

October 21, 2025

For Immediate Release

Talea Ensemble announces 2025-26 season at new home in Brooklyn

"Talea Presents" series at St. Bartholomew Hall celebrates Luciano Berio's centennial in intimate solo performances plus large ensemble programs including works by Katherine Balch, George Lewis, and more

Season launch on October 28 with pianist Steve Beck and trumpet player Sam Jones features Martinu, Ades and Boulez alongside Berio's Sequenzas

Acclaimed for its ground-breaking performances of avant-garde and experimental concert music, Talea Ensemble is proud to announce its 2025-2026 concert season in its new home in Brooklyn at St. Bartholomew Hall at The Church of St. Luke and St. Mathew (520 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn).

The season begins on October 28 at 7:30 pm, with pianist Steve Beck and trumpet player Sam Jones. The program features Luciano Berio's Sequenzas X and IV, plus the world premiere of Saad Haddad's "Tasalsul VI" for double-bell trumpet, the NY premiere of Loretta Notareschi's "Novella," and music by Thomas Ades, Bohuslav Martinů, and Pierre Boulez. Full program details are below.

The October 28 concert is the first of four "Sequenze" programs this season to celebrate Luciano Berio's 100th birth anniversary. Each of these concerts will showcase musicians as soloists performing and curating programs centered around Berio's iconic Sequenza compositions.

The season also features concerts with the full ensemble, including: a program of world premieres written for Talea; a performance of works by Alex Weiser, George Lewis, Pierre Boulez, and Eric Chasalow; and a collaboration with Catapult Opera performing Kaija Saariaho's Émilie. Season details are below.

Executive Director Adrian Morejon says "We are thrilled to share such compelling compositions in our new home at St. Bartholomew Hall at the Church of St. Luke and St. Mathew in Clinton Hill. We cannot wait to play these concerts for New York City audiences, while celebrating Berio's 100th anniversary with dynamic programming from Talea's members."

In addition to the "Talea Presents" series at St. Bartholomew Hall in Brooklyn the Ensemble travels to Minnesota and Upstate New York for performances and residencies in May. Program details below.

Pictured from top: Talea Ensemble; Steven Beck and Sam Jones

"TALEA PRESENTS" 2025-2026

St. Bartholomew Hall

Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew

520 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn

unless otherwise noted

October 28, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Talea Sequenze I

Program

Luciano Berio: Sequenza X (1984) for trumpet 

Luciano Berio: Sequenza IV (1965) for piano 

Bohuslav Martinů: Sonatina (1956) for trumpet and piano

Thomas Ades: Reveilles (2011) for trumpet and piano 

Pierre Boulez: Incises (1994/2001) for piano 

Loretta Notareschi: Novella (2025) for piano *NY Premiere 

Saad Haddad: Tasalsul VI (2022) for double-bell trumpet *World premiere

Steve Beck, piano 

Sam Jones, trumpet 

November 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Derivations

Program

George Lewis: Born Obbligato (2013)

Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Percussion

Pierre Boulez: Derive 2 (1988/2006) 

English Horn, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Marimba, Vibraphone, Harp, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello

December 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Talea Sequenze II

Program

Luciano Berio: Sequenza I

Luciano Berio: Sequenza VI

Full program details to be announced soon

Barry Crawford, flute

Hannah Levinson, viola

February 17, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Talea Sequenze III

Program

Luciano Berio: Sequenza IX

Luciano Berio: Sequenza XII

Full program details to be announced soon

Rane Moore, clarinet

Adrian Morejon, bassoon

March 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Written for Talea

Program

Marti Epstein: Fugitive Color*

Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon/Contrabassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Harp, Viola, Cello, Bass 

Artun Çekem: New Work*

Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Electric Guitar, Piano, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Electronics

Katherine Balch: still life*

Flute/Alto Flute/Bass Flute, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon/Contra, Horn, Trombone, Percussion, Harp, Viola, Cello, Bass, Video Projections

*indicates world premiere

April 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Musical Memoir

Center for Jewish History (15 W 16th St #6301, Manhattan)

Program

Alex Weiser: Coney Island Days

Voice, Clarinet, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano

Eric Chasalow: Muriel's Songs*

Voice, Flute/Piccolo/Alto Flute, Clarinet/Eb Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Bassoon, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

*indicates New York premiere

April 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Talea Sequenze IV

Program

Luciano Berio: Sequenza VII

Luciano Berio: Sequenza XIV

Luciano Berio: Sequenza XIVb

Full program details to be announced soon

Karen Kim, violin

Chris Gross, cello

Greg Chudzik, double bass

May 15-17, 2026

Émilie: An Opera by Kaija Saariaho

Harlem Parish (258 W 118th St, Manhattan)

Talea Ensemble joins with Catapult Opera for three performances of Saariaho's Émilie. Performance times are subject to change. Please visit www.catapultopera.org for the most up to date information and ticketing.

TALEA ON TOUR

May 4-9, 2026

Twin Cities New Music Festival

Location TBD

Program

Steven Takasugi: Piano Concerto

Sivan Cohen-Elias: Whistle Town

Full program details to be announced soon

May 9, 2026

Hamilton College Residency

Hamilton College (98 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY)

Residency includes the workshop and premieres of new works by composition students for bassoon, violin, cello, and piano. Hosted by Professor Ryan Carter. More information on the Music Department at Hamilton College is here.