Ensemble Ascolta

**Ensemble Ascolta** is a Stuttgart-based contemporary music group known for diving headfirst into the wild, challenging world of new experimental compositions. Founded in the early 2000s, this tight-knit crew of musicians thrives on collaborating with boundary-pushing composers like Ming Tsao and Matthias Krüger, whose works (*Ain’t Nuthin’ but Fairy Dust*, *Plus Minus*, etc.) showcase their knack for blending intricate structures with raw, playful energy. Whether tackling avant-garde notation or weaving hypnotic sonic textures, Ascolta’s performances feel like vivid conversations between precision and chaos—a vibe that’s earned them a rep as fearless explorers of music’s outer edges. Recent projects, including their *Hybrid Gaits* collab with composer Keller, prove they’re still all-in on keeping contemporary classical weird, fresh, and thrillingly unpredictable.

Genres

Avant-garde

Latest Release

Keller: Hybrid Gaits

Ensemble Ascolta

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released October 27, 2023