Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) begins his 2012-13 season with a new project—“The Collide,” created in collaboration with North Carolina-native singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett. Sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council’s Connecting Crossroads inNorth Carolina project, “The Collide” is a multi-partner commission that included a two-year residency dedicated to creating new works based on studying the uniqueness […]
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Locklair’s Gorgeous Harmonies
On September 9, Dan Locklair’s From the rising of the sun… receives its world premiere in Atlanta at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (UMC). The six-minute work for brass quartet, percussion, and organ was commissioned by the church to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its large sanctuary which houses two unique and extraordinary organs built […]
Primiani’s Evocative New Piece
You know the saying: “when in Vegas….” Well, there’s a Leanna Primiani premiere in Las Vegas, and we’re talking! On August 9th, Primiani’s new flute piece The Black Swan premieres at the 2012 National Flute Association Convention (NFA). A flutist herself, Primiani was commissioned by the NFA for its annual High School Soloist Competition for […]
Zaimont: Prize Winner!
Judith Lang Zaimont begins the summer music season with a world premiere, and three (!) distinctions for her music. On July 19, the Camerata Bern offers the first performance of Zaimont’s new JoyDance in Spring. Commissioned by the ensemble for its “Encores” project to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the new work is scored for a […]
Sierra’s Maximum Audience Appeal!
It’s summertime! And, if you’re heading to “Music City,” don’t miss the Nashville Symphony’s July 6th premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Concierto para Órgano y Orquesta (Concerto for Organ & Orchestra) at the 2012 American Guild of Organists (AGO) National Convention. Commissioned by the AGO, the new organ concerto was written for soloist Todd Wilson, and […]
Moravec’s Explosive Energy
On July 21, Paul Moravec’s new Piano Quartet receives its world premiere at Garth Newel Music Center inWarm Springs,VA. Commissioned by Garth Newel, the four-movement, 20-minute work will be performed by the Center’s resident ensemble—the Garth Newel Piano Quartet. Moravec will attend the premiere and will interact with audience members during an informal pre-concert talk. […]
Abels: Spectacular with a Jazzy Grooviness!
Did you know that Chicago is the place to be on June 16th? If not, and you’re in town then, you’re in luck—the Chicago Sinfonietta will perform Michael Abels’ Delights and Dances, joined by the acclaimed Harlem Quartet. Abels will be in residence as music director Mei-Ann Chen leads the performance at the Wentz Concert […]
Sierra’s Outstanding Classical Contributions!
“Roberto Sierra’s contributions to classical contemporary guitar repertoire have been outstanding!” Celebrated guitarist Joanne Castellani introduces Sierra’s concerto Folias, which will be featured on June 9th at the Buffalo Philharmonic’s final concert of the 2012 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition. Castellani — along with festival co-artistic director Michael Andriaccio (of The Castellani Andriaccio Duo) […]
Locklair’s Dance the Joy!
Dan Locklair’s Dance the Joy is the only American work for organ featured at this year’s London Festival of Contemporary Church Music! Established in 2002, the LFCCM promotes new liturgical music through commissions, calls for scores, performance concerts and church services, as well as pre-concert talks and seminars. On May 20th, Dance the Joy […]
DBR: Fascinating and Electric!
From April 30th through May 9th, the University of North Florida Chamber Singers (Jacksonville) will tour South Africa, where they’ll present the world premiere performances of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s (DBR) new choral piece I Need You. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I Need You is scored for SATB chorus and cello. Joined by […]