fivebyfive presents 4Now Concert Series

Rochester ensemble adds new dimension for 10th anniversary season

As part of its milestone 10th anniversary season, fivebyfive is introducing something new — 4Now, a series of four smaller, more intimate concerts designed to bring audiences even closer to the music. Known for championing new works by under-represented composers, the ensemble of world-class musicians is using this format to strip away the distance between performer and listener.

The concerts will be held in the cozy performance space at Payton Violins in Rochester’s Village Gate.  These performances will offer audiences a rare chance to experience fivebyfive’s music in a setting where every note feels personal, every gesture is visible, and every piece comes with the story of its creation. “We love the energy of our full-scale concerts,” says artistic director and flutist Laura Lentz, “but there’s something magical about a room small enough that you can see the music in someone’s eyes.”

By scaling down the venue, fivebyfive is deepening the ensemble’s impact and creating an intimate connection between audience, musician and composer like no other event in Rochester. Only a limited number of tickets will be available.

4Now Concert Lineup

• September 12, 2025 – 4Now #1: Celebrating Ten Years, 7PM
  The season kicks off with an intimate evening of music composed specifically for fivebyfive — a perfect introduction to the ensemble’s adventurous spirit.
  

• November 16, 2025 – 4Now #2: Great Food, 4:30PM
  An intimate concert featuring small ensemble pieces from the fivebyfive members, paired with food from local eatery.
  

• April 24, 2026 – 4Now #3: What’s New, 7PM

  An up-close concert with the potential unveiling of a new recording or video project, offering audiences a joint listen and look.
  

• May 15, 2026 – 4Now #4: Women of fivebyfive, 7PM
  Flutist Laura Lentz, clarinetist Marcy Bacon, and pianist Haeyeun Jeun — the ensemble’s powerhouse women — join forces for a program featuring music by Jennifer Higdon, Chris Rogerson, and more.

Tickets are available online at fivebyfivemusic.com. Stay connected by following fivebyfive on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and ways to support this landmark season.