Alex Chang live in City of Troy

Experience Alex Chang live on September 5th

Alex Chang will perform at EMPAC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on September 5, 2026. Chang’s musical practice frequently blends acoustic instrumentation – particularly the violin – with live electronics and algorithmic processes. His work often explores the intersection of improvisation, composition, and technology, resulting in soundscapes that are both meticulously crafted and spontaneously generated. He is known for developing custom software tools to facilitate his performances and for a focus on extended techniques applied to traditional instruments.

EMPAC (Experimental Media And Performing Arts Center) opened in 2008 as a hub for technologically integrated arts at Rensselaer. The center is designed to support artists working in diverse disciplines including dance, music, theater, and visual art, with a particular emphasis on projects that push the boundaries of artistic practice through the use of advanced technologies. Its facilities include the Concert Hall, a flexible performance space equipped with sophisticated sound and lighting systems; the Dance Studio; and the Black Box Theatre. EMPAC actively commissions new works and provides residencies for artists seeking to develop innovative projects. It functions as both a performance venue and a research laboratory for artistic exploration within an academic setting.