yMusic is a genre-leading American chamber ensemble recognized for its innovative collaborations across classical and popular music, performing with artists and premiering new works. After releasing their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Beautiful Mechanical’ on New Amsterdam Records in 2011, yMusic swiftly established itself as a pioneering American chamber ensemble, recognized for its innovative fusion of classical rigor and popular music sensibility. The sextet, comprised of Alex Sopp (flute), Mark Dover (clarinet), CJ Camerieri (trumpet), Rob Moose (violin), Nadia Sirota (viola), and Gabriel Cabezas (cello), continued to build its discography with the release of ‘The Year of the Dragon’ EP in 2013, followed by their sophomore album ‘Balance Problems’ in 2014, showcasing their unique approach to original compositions and diverse sonic landscapes. The ensemble’s distinct sound quickly led to extensive collaborative projects with prominent artists across genres.
Now in its 16th season, the ensemble continues to push artistic boundaries. The ensemble remained highly active in 2023, launching the ‘yMusic Collection’ app and releasing their self-titled collaborative album, ‘YMUSIC,’ featuring compositions written by all six musicians. Building on their successful collaboration with Bruce Hornsby, yMusic formed BrhyM for the full album release ‘Deep Sea Vents’ in 2024. This year also saw the release of their latest studio effort, ‘yMusic Album,’ further cementing their status as a leading voice in contemporary chamber music.
yMusic continues to be a driving force in bridging the classical and popular music worlds, emphasizing rigor, virtuosity, charisma, and style in every performance.