Scenius 2.1 — Los Angeles, April 7, 2025
On April 7th, Metonym presented Scenius 2.1 at the historic Huron Substation in Los Angeles — an evening that brought together musicians, collaborators, and friends in a warm and expansive setting. The venue’s century-old brick walls and garden spaces set the tone for a night of high vibes and collective presence.
The program opened with Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet K. 581, featuring clarinetist Josh Rubin, followed by the world premiere of a new quintet by Brendan Eder. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson performed a set of original compositions (one for solo viola and the other a collection of movements for string quartet) and Authority Figurines presented Eder’s Solace in a new arrangement. The evening closed with a full-ensemble sound bath group improvisation led by Matthew Liam Nicholson, transforming the room into a slowly shifting soundscape. DJ sets by John Hendicott framed the live performances, keeping the energy fluid between concert and gathering.
Like each event in the Scenius series, the night explored Brian Eno’s idea of scenius — the shared intelligence that emerges from creative communities. The Authority Figurines ensemble for the night featured:
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson — viola, compositions, artistic advisor
Stephanie Yu — violin
Dominic Johnson - violin, co-host
Charlie Tyler — cello
Joshua Rubin — clarinetist (International Contemporary Ensemble)
Brendan Eder — compositions, electronics, mixing
John Hendicott — DJ, sound recordist
Matthew Liam Nicholson — guitarist, composer, sound bath lead
Alexander Burke — vibraphone
Adrien Oneiga - visuals
Emmy Ross - mixologist
The event was offered as a gift to the community — a continuation of Metonym’s ongoing effort to create spaces where collaboration, experimentation, and musical curiosity can thrive.
