About Us
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Our Name
Along ancient travel routes, travelers would gather in the courtyard of an inn to share stories and music. This courtyard was called a caravanserai. Like our namesake, we seek to provide a similar place where we can gain deeper understanding about the music and each other’s life journeys.
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Flexible Chamber Ensemble
The core members are the beating heart of Caravanserai, but they are not the only travelers here. Caravanserai functions by expanding and contracting based on the needs of the particular performance. From duos to full chamber orchestra pieces, the focus is on the music and the experience.
The Experience, you say?
Yes, the experience. We believe that music is collaborative – not only between performers, but rather musicians to audience, and composer to musicians. We believe that musical performances can be free from artificial formalities; that the real-time collaboration between the composer/musicians/audience can be engaging, relaxed, intimate, and playful. We believe that the process forms the product – fun rehearsals lead to fun concerts.
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We want you to join us.