The Astralis Chamber Ensemble is an innovative and dynamic ensemble performing with much acclaim across the globe. Through creative programming and presentations on the works performed, Astralis aims to make classical music more accessible and for audiences to make a lasting connection to the music. Concert tours are arranged to include rural communities and those without access to classical music. Astralis includes an assortment of musicians to cover a broad range of repertoire and ensemble combinations to fit each performance. These musicians have performed together for many years and some for over a decade on major concert series and at notable venues. Formed in 2011 as Duo Astralis (flute and piano), the ensemble expanded in 2017 to include programs for flute, trumpet, cello, harp, and piano. With instrument pairings that are unique worldwide, the ensemble expands the repertoire available through yearly commissions and arrangements. ACE aims to support the development of the arts through new compositions and reach communities of all backgrounds through music.
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Daniel Dorff Joint Commission Project
Each year, the Astralis Chamber Ensemble commissions
new works to expand the repertoire for our unique instrumentation.
Our latest project includes a flute, trumpet, and harp trio by one of the
most prominent composers in the United States today, Daniel Dorff.
Commissioning a work from a composer like Dorff is more than we can
cover alone. We are looking for other musicians to participate and make
this work possible! Deadline to join has now been extended to August 1.
Fee to join is $250 for an individual or $200 per person when contributing
as a duo or trio. All names will be included on the inside title page of the
published music. Astralis presents the world premiere in September 2021.
Commissioners will receive digital copies of the music on October 1, 2021
and have exclusive rights to perform the piece for one year until
October 1, 2022. Each commissioner will receive a copy of the music
published by Theodore Presser and signed by Daniel Dorff in October 2022.
It will be an uplifting and exciting 6 minute work called
“Atomic Turquoise.” Visit our audio page to hear some of our
performances of Dorff's music and a sample of our flute, trumpet,
and harp trio. Email astralisensemble@gmail.com
to sign-up before August 1 and help us make this work possible!!
Each year, the Astralis Chamber Ensemble commissions
new works to expand the repertoire for our unique instrumentation.
Our latest project includes a flute, trumpet, and harp trio by one of the
most prominent composers in the United States today, Daniel Dorff.
Commissioning a work from a composer like Dorff is more than we can
cover alone. We are looking for other musicians to participate and make
this work possible! Deadline to join has now been extended to August 1.
Fee to join is $250 for an individual or $200 per person when contributing
as a duo or trio. All names will be included on the inside title page of the
published music. Astralis presents the world premiere in September 2021.
Commissioners will receive digital copies of the music on October 1, 2021
and have exclusive rights to perform the piece for one year until
October 1, 2022. Each commissioner will receive a copy of the music
published by Theodore Presser and signed by Daniel Dorff in October 2022.
It will be an uplifting and exciting 6 minute work called
“Atomic Turquoise.” Visit our audio page to hear some of our
performances of Dorff's music and a sample of our flute, trumpet,
and harp trio. Email astralisensemble@gmail.com
to sign-up before August 1 and help us make this work possible!!
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"The Captiva Civic Association is in love with Astralis!"
“The performance was dazzling! What a great pleasure to hear such sensitive musicianship. It was a rare treat!”
Brooks de Wetter-Smith (UNC Chapel Hill former professor of flute)
“‘That was a terrific day in our music department –
your masterclass and recital both were SO well done and enthusiastically received by the students! Bravo!”
“The performance was dazzling! What a great pleasure to hear such sensitive musicianship. It was a rare treat!”
Brooks de Wetter-Smith (UNC Chapel Hill former professor of flute)
“‘That was a terrific day in our music department –
your masterclass and recital both were SO well done and enthusiastically received by the students! Bravo!”