“[The] Seattle Collaborative Orchestra is thrilled to be performing Nancy Galbraith’s terrific work, Euphonic Blues.” So enthuses Anna Edwards – music director of the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra – on the eve of the ensemble’s November 15 performance of Galbraith’s work, at the Shoreline Center Auditorium in Shoreline, WA. The one-movement, ten-minute work premiered in September […]
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Galbraith: Composer’s Corner Q & A
Today’s edition of “Composer’s Corner” features Nancy Galbraith — composer, performer, educator, lecturer, and clinician. The Pittsburgh-native’s large body of music has been performed in the United States, Europe, and South America. Her rich harmonic textures, rhythmic vitality, emotional depth, and wide range of expression have been described by critics as “impressive,” “reflective,” “formidable” “rewarding,” […]
Galbraith: A Genuine & Beautiful Piece
On December 14, pianist Sung-Im Kim joins the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh for the world premiere of Nancy Galbraith’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Commissioned by the orchestra, the three-movement, 18-minute work was written for Kim, who has previously performed the composer’s music. Edward Leonard conducts the premiere. Edward Leonard comments. “We are delighted to work […]
Galbraith: A Piece that Does It All
“Nancy Galbraith’s A Festive Violet Pulse is a piece that does it all.” James Welsch, music director of the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, opines as the ensemble prepares for its November 11 performance at El Paso’s Chavez Theater. Galbraith’s three-minute piece was commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony to welcome its then-new music director, Mariss […]
Galbraith: A Fun Piece to Play
“Nancy Galbraith’s Piano Sonata No. 2 is a fun piece to play.” On June 9, soloist Eric Fung premieres Galbraith’s new Piano Sonata No. 2 at Lebanon Valley College (Anneville, PA). The three-movement, 15-minute work was commissioned by the 2017 Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association State Conference, which will feature the first performance. Fung continues. “The […]
Galbraith: In Constant Motion
“Nancy Galbraith’s Missa Mysteriorum is a choral score in constant motion.” — Adam Waite On April 30, Adam Waite — Minister of Music, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church — leads the orchestral premiere of Galbraith’s Missa Mysteriorum in Denver, CO. Originally scored for SATB choir and wind ensemble, Missa Mysteriorum (Mass of the Mysteries) is a […]
Galbraith: Groovy and Acrobatic
“I consider it an enormous privilege to bring to life the groovy and acrobatic music of Nancy Galbraith.” On the eve of the February 8 world premiere of Galbraith’s Violin Concerto No. 1, soloist Alyssa Wang introduces us to the composer’s newest orchestral work. Daniel Nesta Curtis leads the Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble (Pittsburgh, PA) […]
Galbraith: Inspired by Her Music
“I’ve known Nancy Galbraith for over two decades, beginning as a high-school composition student; and I have been continually inspired by her music.” So notes conductor Maria Sensi Sellner on the eve of Resonance Works’ (Pittsburgh, PA) September 23 performance of Galbraith’s Effervescent Air, and the world premiere of the new orchestral version of […]
Galbraith: Full of Rhythmic Energy
On June 20, organist David Goode premieres Nancy Galbraith’s new work Sing with all the Saints in Glory. Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists (AGO), Sing with all the Saints in Glory part of the AGO’s commissioning project to create new organ works based on familiar hymns. The hymn text “Sing with All the […]
Galbraith: An Obvious Choice
April 2016 brings three world premieres for Nancy Galbraith. On the 10th, the HoodleBug Brass ensemble joins the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic for the first performance of Galbraith’s Concerto for Brass Quintet and Orchestra. Commissioned by both organizations, the work is a tribute to the city of Pittsburgh and its historic standing in the American […]
