"What on earth is a music ensemble made up of a bassoonist, an oboist, a pianist, a singer, and a percussionist? Pleasure.  That's what it is.  Pleasure."

Uel Wade, ccSCOOP.com, January 26, 2009

 

 

 

Madera Vox (Wood + Voice)

 

Make no mistake - oboe, bassoon, piano, percussion and voice is an unusual configuration.   At core, there is a classical foundation, but what is launched from there takes off into uncharted territory.

 

Our unique array of instruments and blend of timbres clamors for an equally distinctive choice of repertoire. It is no coincidence that we have gravitated towards programming the music of composers whose creative paths are unconventional and/or whose music is intensely coloristic.

 

Factored into the mix is the diversity of the musicians.  Madera Vox is a collaborative synthesis of each member’s contributions, which in turn challenges each player’s versatility.  The resulting musical alchemy is not your mother’s double reed based ensemble.  It’s accessible, engaging, playful, insightful, and pure gold.

 

Unusual instruments, unusual music, an unusual combination of players. Enjoy.