Samantha Bennett and George Nickson. Photo by Matthew Holler.

ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ), Sarasota’s forward-looking contemporary chamber ensemble, continues its 11th season with “When Words Fail,” a program exploring music’s ability to communicate what words cannot. Featuring the world premiere of Curtis Stewart’s “Drill” (Rev. 2026), a newly revised version commissioned especially for enSRQ, the concert brings together works that range from haunting lyricism to driving rhythms and bold sonic experimentation.“There are moments when music can express something that words simply cannot,” says enSRQ co-artistic director Samantha Bennett. “What I love about this program is the extraordinary range of emotions and sounds these composers explore. Some of the music is deeply intimate and reflective, while other works are driven by incredible rhythmic energy. Each piece finds its own way of communicating with the listener.”

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson. Photo by Matthew Holler.

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