Acclaimed Austin-based composer laboratory Golden Hornet hosts a fundraiser tonight for its recent commission: Insectum.
Insectum is a sonic exploration of the world of arthropods, of their history and their future, the project a celebration of the most successful and longest existing group of multicellular animals on the planet – you know: bugs – as well as a cautionary tale about how their currently threatened status poses dangers for the entire global ecosystem. Insectum, when it debuts next year, will showcase original compositions by Golden Hornet founder Graham Reynolds and composers Susie Ibarra and Jeffrey Zeigler.
But, tonight? At this fine soirée? There’ll be a talk with two entomologists and KUT’s Joy Diaz about the world of insects … and maestro Reynolds will preview selections from Insectum … and there’ll be performances of original music composed by students enrolled in the Hornet’s Young Composers Program … and live screen-printing of Insectum posters … and a dinner of paella, salad, and sangria following the performances.
Venue bonus: The whole elegant evening takes place at Austin Classical Guitar‘s new home, the Rosette, at 3908 Avenue B.
Verdict: This informative, musical preview is highly recommended, citizen, and you can get tickets right here.
This article appears in The 2022 Gift Guide Issue.