Stimulating performances...interpretive richness, athletic vision, filled with angles, edges and sound surfaces…Technically surprising…Numerous moments of shining resonances…
—John Arturo Brennan, La Jornad
Onix Ensamble is an extraordinarily talented group of Mexican musicians dedicated to bringing to audiences the finest performances of contemporary music from Mexico and Latin America. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, all members of Onix are internationally acclaimed musicians and soloists in their own right. Onix is recognized for their virtuosity and innovative musical interpretations.
Dedicated to the principles of high quality musical craftsmanship, artistic originality and cultural diversity, Onix was founded in 1996 by Mexican musician and new music advocate, Alejandro Escuer. Onix delivers a unique panorama of exclusive works which are often influenced by literature, theatre, visual arts and new technologies. The emphasis is on original interpretations of works by Latin American composers such as Mario Lavista, Alejandro Cardona, Michael Nyman among others who are interested in expanding and developing musical idioms.
Onix’s repertoire spans a wide musical spectrum, ranging from the most recent trends in new music to classics of the 20th century.
Onix has collaborated on projects both nationally and internationally that have resulted in recordings, world premieres, residencies and projects. They have released five CD recordings and premiered many new works by composers written exclusively for Onix. They have toured extensively in Mexico, the United States, South America and Asia.
Bohuslav Martinu (Czech, 1890- 1959) Trío for flute, cello and piano
Onix Ensamble
- Alejandro Escuer, Artistic Director, Flute
- Edith Ruíz Zepeda, Piano
- Fernando Dominguez, Clarinet
- Abel Romero, Violin
- Edgardo Espinosa, Cello
Selected Awards and Grants
- Fondo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
- Mexico en Escena, 2004-2006 and 2007-2009
- Rockefeller Foundation, US/Mexico Fund
- Grammy Latino nomination
- Chamber Music International
- Instituto de Bellas Artes
- Festival Internacional de Cervantino
- Escuela Nacional de Musica
- Americas Society
- Centro Nacional de las Artes
Onix Residencies
Onix is dedicated to enhancing and redirecting the role of music in society through community and educational partnerships and collaborations. All Onix members are professors at Escuela de Música at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and fluent English speakers.
Activities
- Master classes
- Post performance informances
- Open rehearsals
- Lecture demonstrations
General demo (9 minutes) Music by Armando Luna, Mauricio Kagel et al.