SYBARITE5 EXPANDS VISION WITH THE LAUNCH OF

After nearly two decades of redefining the string quintet experience with its inventive programming and adventurous spirit, acclaimed ensemble Sybarite5 is evolving into a new era with the launch of Sybarite Sound Lab. This new initiative builds upon Sybarite5’s legacy while offering expanded opportunities for musicians and audiences alike. Sybarite Sound Lab will serve as an incubator for bold artistic projects that extend beyond the core quintet, fostering ensembles of varying sizes, supporting boundary-pushing collaborations, and commissioning an ever-expanding range of new works.

As part of this broader vision, we are thrilled to announce that Sybarite5 will serve as the Lab’s flagship ensemble throughout the 2025–26 touring season. Featuring violinists Simone Porter and Ariel Horowitz, cellist Amanda Gookin, violist and composer Jessica Meyer, and double-bassist Louis Levitt, the quintet will embody the Sybarite’s mission of boundary-breaking collaboration while continuing to tour nationally and internationally. …Read more here…