Draft:Musiqa

Musiqa is a contemporary chamber music ensemble founded in Houston, Texas, US in 2002.[1] With a focus on new music and interdisciplinary productions, Musiqa has performed the works of over 300 living composers and dozens of world premieres, often incorporating poetry, film, dance and other art forms.[2] Performances produced by Musiqa have included collaborations with Houston Ballet, Open Dance Project, and NobleMotion Dance,[3] as well as numerous filmmakers, painters and poets.[4]

In 2013, Musiqa received its first award for "Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music" from Chamber Music America and ASCAP.[5] In 2025, Musiqa received an award for "Best Interdisciplinary Collaboration" from Chamber Music America for its production of "Meeting of Minds".[6] Musiqa is led by founding artistic director, composer Anthony Brandt.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Eatock, Colin (April 27, 2012). "Musiqa aims to break barriers to new music". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Dansby, Andrew (October 12, 2023). "Houston's Musiqa brings underground sounds to the surface". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Knox, Lawrence Elizabeth (January 18, 2022). "Musiqa, Noblemotion put on their thinking caps in 'LiveWire'". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Cheng, Sherry (November 28, 2023). "Musiqa charts an ambitious new path". Arts & Culture Texas Magazine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Luks, Joel (December 13, 2012). "Sweet Musiqa: Houston arts group wins a major national award". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  6. ^ EarRelevant Staff (December 3, 2024). "Chamber Music America announces 2025 Awards honoring leaders of innovation". EarRelevant. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Cheng, Sherry (July 17, 2017). "Collaborative spirit defines Musiqa's 2017-2018 season". Arts & Culture Texas Magazine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.