Review: A Soundpainting Collaboration by Andrea Ariel and Austin Unconducted

by David Glen Robinson
Published on February 08, 2026

Andrea Ariel's subtle gestures conducted musical ensemble Austin Unconducted in the creation of three unpredictable, memorable soundscapes.

  Austin is blessed. I’ve written that before. But some new event always seems to bring that sensation and thought back to the fore. The latest event is the hybrid music/performance show Austin Unconducted and Andrea Ariel: A Soundpainting Collaboration. Part of KMFA's "Offbeat Series," the show at the upstairs Draylen Mason Music Studio was one of spectacular music, composed and performed on the spot through the improvisational technique known as Soundpainting. Three musical pieces formed …

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