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Experiential Orchestra (EXO) announces its 2026-2027 season, Beauty in the Face of Adversity, running from October 2026 through June 2027. Led by founding Music Director James Blachly, EXO presents four immersive programs, each reflecting the mission of the orchestra – to curate programs that embrace the unique acoustics and characters of each venue, creating a one-of-a-kind listening environment and a new experience of sound. Subscription sales begin July 21, 2026 and individual tickets will be available starting August 25, 2026.

EXO receives 2025 New Music USA Oganization Fund Grant

Experiential Orchestra (EXO) announces its 2025-2026 season, titled Origins, running from November 2025 through April 2026. Led by founding Music Director James Blachly, EXO presents four immersive programs, each reflecting the origins and mission of the organization – to curate programs that embrace the unique acoustics and characters of each venue, creating a one-of-a-kind listening environment and a new experience of sound. 

Reflections of Memory: An Immersive Concert of Strings

Tom Huizenga has named American Counterpoints to NPR's Top 10 Classical Albums of 2024

American Counterpoints Nominated in Two Grammy Award Categories!

EXO will perform at the Library of Congress December 6th, 2024

Announcing our first commercial recording since our Grammy®-winning Smyth album in 2021

EXO to co-present Julia Perry Centenaray Celebration and Festival with Videmus

Following on our two sold-out concerts of the music of Arvo Pärt at the Met Museum in 2021, EXO will perform Arvo Pärt's masterpiece Passio in a concert for peace and healing

For our first concert of the 2023-24 season we create a chamber music "listening party" where everyone will emerge with fresh ears, shared discovery, and new ideas.

Announcing our walk-through experience of Brad Balliett's Field Guide to Imaginary Birds

Read this testimonial from a first-time audience member

We are thrilled to share our May 13, 2022 performance of William Levi Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony with you all!

Read Musical America's review of our Arvo Pärt concert in collaboration with Artefact Ensemble @ The MET