ENSEMBLE DÉRIVE is a collective of young musicians – the first of its kind –  dedicated to the music of our time. The artists speak fluently about these complex works with the audience and deliver world-class performances. ENSEMBLE DÉRIVE will present contemporary music including world premieres, led by co-directors David Fulmer and Laurentia Woo.

Ensemble Dérive

Elliott Carter – Fragments for String Quartet (1994/99)
Pierre Boulez – Dérive (1984)
Augusta Read Thomas – Scat (2007)
Igor Stravinsky – Three Pieces for String Quartet (1914/18)
Elliott Carter – Con Leggerezza Pensosa (1990)
New Work To Be Premiered (2026)

Alyson Lee, Flute

Michael Sun, Clarinet
Taige Wang, Piano
Larissa Lakner, Cello
David Fulmer, Conductor, Violinist, and Director

Elliott Carter – Fragments for String Quartet (1994/99)
Pierre Boulez – Dérive (1984)
Augusta Read Thomas – Scat (2007)
Igor Stravinsky – Three Pieces for String Quartet (1914/18)
Elliott Carter – Con Leggerezza Pensosa (1990)
New Work To Be Premiered (2026)