For 25 years, Alarm Will Sound has redefined what a chamber orchestra can do by blending classical virtuosity with the energy of experimental music, pop, electronics, and the unexpected. This anniversary concert celebrates that spirit with a program that is bold, surprising, and unmistakably Alarm Will Sound.

Expect a fast-moving evening of vivid contrasts: shimmering textures, driving rhythms, playful invention, and music that constantly changes shape. The program moves from reinvented early music and dazzling instrumental variations to explosive reimaginings of Aphex Twin, the Beatles, and Jlin, alongside recent works of lyricism, atmosphere, and sonic adventure. It’s a chance to hear the ensemble’s trademark precision and risk-taking up close, in music that can be immersive, exhilarating, funny, haunting, and thrilling.

More than a look back, this concert tells the story of how Alarm Will Sound became Alarm Will Sound: through collaboration, stylistic openness, and a passion for music that stretches listening in new directions. For longtime followers, it’s a celebration. For first-time listeners, it’s the perfect introduction to an ensemble that has spent 25 years making the familiar feel new and making the new feel irresistible.