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Arx Duos mission is to inspire the creation of new music through equal collaboration with artists, highest quality presentation from the stage, and authentic engagement with audiences and communities everywhere
A Collaborative Experience Like No Other
Garrett Arney
Sijia Huang
arx duo
arx duo is dedicated to the expansion of the percussion chamber music repertoire through the creation and presentation of new works, the educating and inspiring of young artists, and exciting performances inviting audiences to engage with new works and artists from all over the world. They have had premiere performances throughout the globe, conducted workshops on three continents, and worked with a variety of composers and artists to bring new creations to life for communities everywhere.
arx has performed in a number of different venues from a parking lot in West Africa to the Royal Albert Concert Hall in London. Focused on bringing new large scale works to life, the duo is passionate about connecting with audiences all over and engaging through the creation of new art, inspiring audiences to be curious and seek out what might be next in the world of new music. With a repertoire ranging from established masters to today’s newest compositional voices, arx duo has worked closely with composers such as Jonathan Bailey Holland, Ted Hearne, Steven Mackey, Juri Seo, and many more. They have worked with a performed with renowned performers and chamber ensembles such as the Dover String Quartet, Aeolus String Quartet, Bergamot String Quartet, Amy Yang, Henry Kramer, The Percussion Collective, Jason Treuting, and many others.
Recent commissions and performances include “Memoir” by Steven Mackey, a 75 minute work for the Dover String Quartet, arx duo, and narrator Natalie Christa, “The Harmonic Canon” by Dominic Murcott, a piece for a giant 1500 pound, double sided, SPINNING bell and more metallic instruments, and multiple new creations for percussion do on the orchestral stage in many coming seasons, working with composers and orchestras to bring these works to life. Most recently the duo just released a full album of “Memoir” by Steven Mackey on Bridge records.
As educators, arx duo has held guest positions at Peabody Conservatory, Michigan State University, and are currently faculty at Curtis Institute of Music Young Artist Summer Program. They’ve also given masterclasses to young musicians on three continents, including many locations in the states. They have also given residencies (both in person and virtual) for the composition departments of Princeton, Boston Conservatory, and more in the coming seasons.
The name "arx duo" comes from the artists’ desire to forge new connections and artistic pathways or "arcs" within the genre, expanding the opportunities for their music to reach new audiences. arx duo proudly endorses Adams Instruments, Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets
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