Frazelle: A Master Composer

“Kenneth Frazelle is a master composer and such an important voice in American music today.” And so, soprano Lindsay Kesselman shares her thoughts about the composer and his music as she prepares for the upcoming piano-vocal premiere of excerpts from Frazelle’s song cycle Energy in All Directions. On February 25, 2022, Kesselman joins pianist Lisa […]

Frazelle: Composer’s Corner Q & A

In this edition of “Composer’s Corner,” we’re highlighting Kenneth Frazelle — composer and pianist. The North Carolina-native’s large catalog ranges from solo piano works to choral music and songs, chamber music, orchestral works and concertos. Frazelle is also an artist specializing in watercolors! We checked-in with him to find out what he’s been doing during […]

Frazelle: A Wonderful Journey

“It’s been a wonderful journey.” And so, choreographer Gary Taylor offers enthusiastic insight into his new ballet “From Appalachia,” which is set to nine excerpts from Kenneth Frazelle’s Appalachian Songbooks 1 and 2. The ballet — presented by the Piedmont Opera — will be premiered by the Winston-Salem Festival Ballet as part of the “Echos […]

Frazelle: Through the Window Premieres

“It’s wonderful to be able to present a virtual premiere.” — Kenneth Frazelle On June 20, the Mallarme Chamber Players present the online world premiere of Kenneth Frazelle’s new song cycle Through the Window. Commissioned by the ensemble, the 11-movement, 46-minute work is scored for soprano, cello (or viola) and piano and features texts by […]

Frazelle: ELEGY FOR STRINGS

Concert: Frazelle: ELEGY FOR STRINGS Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2020-03-17 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: UNCSA New York Alumni Quintet Link: https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20200317-new-york-alumni-quintet.aspx Concert Information: Lisa Kim, violin; Leah Ferguson, violin; Naho Tsutsui-Tarrini, viola; Patrick Jee, cello; Rion Wentworth, double bass Watson Hall University of North Carolina School of Arts Winston-Salem, NC

Frazelle: A Local Treasure

“Ken Frazelle is a local treasure here in Winston Salem.” As the Winston Salem Symphony prepares for its New Year’s performances of Kenneth Frazelle’s Shivaree, general manager Travis Creed offers some insight into the orchestra’s first program of 2020. The 11-minute work was co-commissioned by the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Santa Rosa Symphony, and premiered […]

Frazelle: SHIVAREE

Concert: Frazelle: SHIVAREE Start Date: 2020-01-11 Start Time: 00:00:00 End Date: 2020-01-12 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Winston-Salem Symphony Link: https://www.wssymphony.org/event/bela-fleck/ Concert Information: Timothy Redmond, conductor Stevens Center Winston-Salem, NC

Frazelle: Songs of War

“Kenneth Frazelle’s Songs of War brings Paul Green’s poetry and diaries to life in a rich and poignant choral work.”  And so, Susan Klebanow, music director of the Carolina Choir, introduces us to the composer’s new piece which premieres on November 23 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Commissioned by The Paul […]

Frazelle: SONGS OF WAR *WORLD PREMERE*

Concert: Frazelle: SONGS OF WAR *WORLD PREMIERE* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2019-11-23 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Carolina Choir and UNC Chamber Singers Link: https://music.unc.edu/event/carolina-choir-and-unc-chamber-singers-music-of-peace-war-and-remembrance/ Concert Information: Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Frazelle: HEARKEN

Concert: Frazelle: HEARKEN Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2019-04-13 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Bruce Brewster, horn; Allison Gagnon, piano Link: https://www.kennethfrazelle.com/performances Concert Information: UNC School of the Arts Winston-Salem, NC