Led by artistic director Ingrid Gordon on percussion, the chamber music ensemble invites a variety of musicians to collaborate each year. This season’s members include Margaret Lancaste, flute; Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin, viola; Susan Jolles, harp; soprano Melissa Fogarty, and Andrea Pryor de Manrique, percussion.

In addition, Percussia recently collaborated with the innovative percussion groups Marassa Duo and Loop 2.4.3. Musicians who have performed with Percussia include flutist Jan Vinci, as well as violinist Anthea Kreston and cellist Jason Duckles, two rising stars of the internationally sought-after Amelia Piano Trio. Other past collaborators include tuba player Ron Caswell, Israeli accordionist Ilya Magalnik, violinist Nurit Pacht and woodwind player Demetrius Spaneas.

Percussia gives dynamic and engaging performances. Audiences respond to the excitement of its rhythms and to the dynamic visual presence of percussion.

The ensemble performs in a variety of venues, ranging from concert halls, museums, and libraries to downtown clubs and public spaces. Notable past appearances include performances at the innovative Merkin Concert Hall and Symphony Space, both in New York City; a gala-style event at the New Directions in Percussion Festival at Cornell University; and a concert at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, a contemporary museum and performing art space at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Percussia. beating a path to modern world music.