Mission Statement

We are High Concept Laboratories. Our mission is to partner with artists and performers to foster the creation and development of new artistic works. By working as a producing partner, we provide space, resources, capacity-building and administrative support to projects of merit. In doing so, we nurture new works through every step of the creative process from creation and development to presentation and performance. We also curate classes, screenings, charlas and other events for the community.

HCL Welcomes our new Artists-in-Residence in Music: 5th House Ensemble

Please join us August 9th at 6:30 pm for a kick off performance to welcome HCL’s new 2010-2011 Artist-In-Residence in Music, Fifth House Ensemble.

This sneak peek presentation will feature Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. The concert will be given in preparation for Fifth House’s upcoming large-scale collaborative concert at the Adler Planetarium and will include limited visuals provided by the Planetarium. Viewers will also get a glimpse of 5HE’s Mason Bates’ Red River for piano, clarinet, violin, cello and electronica that will be featured in their subscription series this fall.
Please RSVP to 5HEnews@fifth-house.com
Space is Limited.

Admission is free, but donations (benefiting both 5HE and HCL) are greatly appreciated.
This event is jointly produced by Fifth House Ensemble, the Adler Planetarium and HCL.