Sonic Open Orchestra
SOO is a modern orchestra, led by music director Jason Martin Castillo, redefining what it means to be a classical ensemble in the 21st century.
Based in Los Angeles, CA. Founded in 2017, although being a young orchestra, SOO has had an array of concerts focusing on new music from composers who are active today.
Performing works from composers such as Phillip Glass, Steve Reich, Gavin Bryars, Caroline Shaw, Max Richter, Kaija Saariaho & Jonny Greenwood along with guest composers performances by Carolina Eyck, Drum & Lace and Lara Somogyi. Sonic Open Orchestra has been making its mark as a modern orchestra showcasing the music of today.
SOO’s goal is to program concerts & events with high quality performances of exciting new music from the best composers & artists around the world.
“My intention for Sonic, since the beginnings of the ensemble, was to sound like my hometown Los Angeles: forward thinking, nostalgic, collaborative, powerful, emotional, dramatic with rich highs and subtle lows, and mostly importantly, packed with a whole lot of heart.
We are emotional, storytelling people with a desire for nostalgia, yet experimental and push the boundaries of how we celebrate the art forms we cherish.”
- Jason Martin Castillo
