Argento Chamber Ensemble

**Argento Chamber Ensemble** is a New York-based contemporary music collective known for their fearless dive into cutting-edge compositions and immersive sonic experiments. Founded in 2000 by conductor/flutist Michel Galante, the group has carved out a niche as champions of spectral music and works that blur the lines between acoustic and electronic sound. Their repertoire often features composers like Tristan Murail (whose *Winter Fragments* they’ve embraced), Georg Friedrich Haas, and Jeffrey Mumford, whose *through a stillness brightening* reflects their knack for bringing intricate, atmospheric textures to life.

With a vibe that’s equal parts brainy and visceral, Argento thrives on collaborations with living composers, including global voices like South Africa’s Andile Khumalo (*Tracing Hollow Traces*). They’ve lit up stages from Miller Theatre to international festivals, earning props for precision and passion in equal measure. Whether unraveling microtonal landscapes or amplifying underrepresented voices in new music, Argento remains a go-to ensemble for listeners craving sounds that push boundaries—and buttons—in the best way.

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