Austin Unconducted & Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre

Presented by the KMFA Offbeat Concert Series in collaboration with Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre

Experience something bold, immersive, and entirely new.

This one-of-a-kind performance brings together Austin Unconducted and Soundpainter Andrea Ariel for an evening of music composed live—right before your eyes. Using Soundpainting, a universal sign language for real-time composition, Ariel leads nine musicians of Austin Unconducted’s string orchestra as they create original works in the moment through gesture, movement, and deep listening.

There is no conductor. No written score. And no two performances are ever the same.

Across three live-composed pieces, audiences will witness music take shape spontaneously, sometimes inspired by audience-generated prompts and occasionally inviting audience participation through voice or movement. The result is an intimate, energetic, and adventurous concert experience that blurs the lines between composer, performer, and listener.

Event Schedule

• 6:00 PM – Pre-performance talk with the artists
• 7:00 PM – Performance
• 8:15 PM – Mixer & Reception

What’s Included All tickets include: Complimentary beverages from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Milam & Greene Whiskey, WildGins Co., Dos Cuernos Tequila, Twin Liquors, and Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen A post-performance reception with light bites The opportunity to connect with the artists and fellow audience members in KMFA’s intimate Draylen Mason Music Studio

Ticket Options

• General Admission: $35.00
• Student / Senior / Veteran / Artist: $25.00
• Youth 18 and under: $10.00
• Weekend Pass (both performances): $50.00

This performance is a world premiere and features entirely original music created live in real time.

Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre, based in Austin, TX, is celebrating its 36th season under the artistic direction of Andrea Ariel. The company is known for its visionary, cross-disciplinary collaborations spanning dance, music, theater, poetry, film, and visual art. Andrea Ariel is a certified multidisciplinary Soundpainter and educator who has worked closely with Soundpainting originator Walter Thompson since 1998 and has been instrumental in advancing the form locally, nationally, and internationally. AADT is the only company practicing and promoting Soundpainting in Texas and is dedicated to establishing Austin as a Soundpainting center of the Southwest.

 

Austin Unconducted is a musician-led string orchestra redefining the orchestral experience through collaboration, experimentation, and community engagement. Performing without a conductor, the ensemble relies on deep listening and non-verbal communication to create performances that are immersive, energetic, and joyfully adventurous.

Explore the dynamic tapestry of Austin's contemporary classical music scene with KMFA's Offbeat Series. This captivating program presents talented artists at the forefront of innovation, bringing their performances to life in the renowned Draylen Mason Music Studio. With a mission to introduce a new genre to dedicated classical music enthusiasts and foster a growing community of new music lovers, KMFA invites you to join us on a journey that celebrates the vibrancy of Austin's musical landscape.