Speculum Musicae is an American chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of
contemporary classical music. It was founded in
New York City
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in 1971 and is particularly noted for its performances of the music of
Elliott Carter
Elliott Cook Carter Jr. (December 11, 1908 – November 5, 2012) was an American modernist composer. One of the most respected composers of the second half of the 20th century, he combined elements of European modernism and American "ultra- ...
and
Charles Wuorinen. Oboist
Joel Marangella and cellist
Fred Sherry
Fred Sherry (born 1948) is an American cellist who is particularly admired for his work as a chamber musician and concert soloist. He studied with Leonard Rose at the Juilliard School before winning the Young Concert Artists International Audit ...
were two of the group's founding members, and
Robert Black was also a long-time member.
The group is made up of twelve New York-based musicians. Its repertoire includes 25 commissioned works, 52 world premieres, and 32 U.S. premieres.
Speculum Musicae has been in residence at
Brandeis University
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,
Columbia University
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,
Harvard University
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, and
Rice University
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, and has recorded for the Albany, Bridge, Cambria, Centaur, Columbia,
Composers Recordings, Inc., New World, and Nonesuch labels. It received the
Laurel Leaf Award from the
American Composers Alliance in 1997.
Musical groups established in 1971
Contemporary classical music ensembles
Musical groups from New York City
1971 establishments in New York City
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