How Are You, 512?

Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm-9:00pm

Join Amorsima Trio for an evening of adventurous new music, featuring the world premiere of How Are You? for string trio, video, and electronics by Austin-based composer Stephan Arce-Penedo. This multimedia work pays homage to Austin throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, combining historic video footage and audio interspersed with sounds of the string trio. The program also includes Alan Mackwell’s Remains of a Permian Gas Station (a sonic portrait of an abandoned gas station in West Texas), Missy Mazzoli’s Lies You Can Believe In (a work based on “urban folk music”), and more music by Mario Lavista, Giovanni Sollima, Ermir Bejo, and Andrea Casarrubios. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Amorsima Trio is a boundary-pushing ensemble that redefines the traditional expectations of a string trio, bringing a fresh and contemporary perspective to the stage. Comprised of violinist Mia Detwiler, violist Mike Capone, and cellist Kourtney Newton, the trio was founded in 2016 through a shared passion for new music. With an unwavering commitment to expanding the string trio repertoire, the Amorsima Trio regularly commissions new works and seeks out collaborations with innovative composers. The name "Amorsima,” which means "that which does not come from fate," was inspired by the Xenakis work Morsima-Amorsima and symbolizes their pursuit to redefine the traditional expectations of the string trio. Stephan Arce-Penedo (b. 1992) is a composer, audio engineer, and educator based in Austin, TX. A Panamanian immigrant, he blends his cultural heritage with classical training and contemporary influences to create expressive, experimental, and personal work. He holds a Master of Music from Texas State University and a BA in Radio, TV, and Film from the University of North Texas. His music—featured in dance, short films, and live performances —has been presented throughout Texas. Stephan’s work explores identity, belonging, and the struggles of modern life, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences and human connection.