We're a London-based collective of like-minded performers, pushing the boundaries of contemporary chamber music in bold and creative ways. Known for our innovative performances, we curate cutting-edge new music alongside modern classics from the last 100 years. Creative collaboration is central to our approach, and over the last decade, we've partnered with exceptional artists from across the spectrum.
Beyond our roles as curators and performers, we are also creators. Composing, producing, and reimagining are integral aspects of Phaedra's identity, intricately woven into much of what we do.
Currently, we're engaged in projects with Meredith Monk, working on an instrumental album and a new opera by composer Ed Jesson. Past collaborations include Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, Masayoshi Fujita (Erased Tapes), The Royal Opera House, Mira Calix, Love Ssega, and Mercury Award-nominated singer Susheela Raman.
In 2023, our UK tour 'Gavin Bryars at 80' featured the jazz sensation Laura Jurd, showcasing new commissions and iconic reinterpretations. The sold-out concert at King’s Place was broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
In 2022, we released 'Three Fragments, November' and our second EP, 'Taking a Nap, I Pound the Rice,' featuring ECM artist Fred Thomas.
Our debut release in 2021, 'O Superman,' highlighted works by Laurie Anderson, Leo Chadburn, and Phaedra co-director Jamie Hamilton.