What we care about

Accessibility

We don't charge for tickets-- all of our performances are free and open to the public, with a suggested donation at the door to help us defray our operational costs.

We also make our programming accessible- we think the arts need to be contextualized so everyone can connect to them. Taking breaks between pieces, we share insights into the history and meaning behind the music.

Diverse Programming

While the great composers were indeed great, we also seek out amazing music  & art by living artists and artists from underrepresented communities.

Collaboration

Our performances bring together local musicians, artists, and other creative people for unique projects & collaborations. Music + poetry, film + art, literature + drama, music + food (hopefully someday). We also collaborate with the Library itself, drawing inspiration from it's collections, history, and architecture. 

Come see a performance

​​Sam Bessen, Founder & Artistic Director

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Sam has performed interactive & engaging recitals throughout Baltimore and the Northeastern US.
In 2016, he performed an acclaimed recital in the Greek Sculpture gallery at the Walters Art Museum, and was subsequently invited to perform on the Museum's ART/SOUND/NOW series, where he explored the connection between contemporary music and ancient sculpture. He has also toured with the Marquee Brass, including residences with El Paso Pro Musica, Mesa Performing Arts Center, and Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect Audience Engagement Institute. 

Interested in working with us?  Let's chat.