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Reviews

“and it’s just so much fun to listen to”
“Gina Biver is a musical force of nature”
“awarding the album a perfect score for both the recording and performance”
“it's this unpredictability that Biver weaves into the instrumental fabric as it advances. The chiming phrases of the guitar constitute a through-line for shared commentaries by Lapple and Foote, with the tinkling of Deal's teacups a bright punctuation whenever they appear”
“A listen that benefits much from Greg Hiser’s violin, Ethan Foote’s bass, Scott Deal’s percussion and Jennifer Lapple’s flute, to name a few, Nimbus is a quick listen, but one that makes a sizable impression in the area of chamber music.”
“The music, excellently performed by the Fuse Ensemble”
“Pisano’s rich soprano is nimble around Blevins’ pretty piano”
"I am [enchanted] by the steps of the composer, who invents a different path for each piece."
“A progressive classical side to shoe gaze pop, this is certainly not a date for the feint hearted. Prepare for a sonic walk on the wild side.”
…”It is a unique opportunity to connect with locally based, widely recognized, and progressively iconoclastic artistic innovators in an intimate black box performance space, with no shortage of very smart things to listen to, look at, and play with.”

News!

THRESHOLD Season 2027

Fuse Ensemble is preparing for their 20th anniversary performance season: THRESHOLD, with music by Whitney George, Eve Beglarian, Andy Akiho, Carlos Simon, Ethan Foote and Gina Biver, with original art by painter Eli McMullen. Stay tuned for tour dates!
Both Sides of the Mirror Album!

Fuse Ensemble is putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album Both Sides of the Mirror which is set for a "soft release" in November on Neuma Records! The album features the inimitable vocalist/composer Pamela Z on her work Ways of Looking.
Tickets on sale soon for our Album Release Party at 7pm on Tuesday, December 8th 2026 at REVELER in Richmond!
Album Release Party at Reveler RVA!

Join us for our album release party with special guests Mike Kuhl, percussion, Ashley Larson, voice, JC Kuhl bass clarinet .
Opening set by Curt Sydnor and Pippin Barnett
REVELER in Carytown, Richmond 12/8/2026 Tickets on sale soon!