Described as “classical turned loose in the toy store” (Jeff Spevak, WXXI-FM arts & life editor), fivebyfive (Laura Lentz, flute and artistic director; Marcy Bacon, clarinet; Ken Luk, electric guitar; Eric J. Polenik, bass; Haeyeun Jeun, piano; and Marc Webster, audio/video engineer and technical director) is an artist-led Rochester, NY-based ensemble formed in 2015 with a mission to engage audiences in the collaborative spirit and creativity of today’s chamber music. To realize its mission, fivebyfive presents programs featuring today’s chamber music by commissioning, developing, and performing the works of living artists, advocating for creators who are underrepresented in the field, collaborating with a wide range of partners, and presenting free or affordable programs that are welcoming to people of all abilities in venues that ensure accessibility.