On May 27, 2022, Spoleto Festival USA presents the world premiere of the opera Omar, co-composed by Grammy-winner Rhiannon Giddens, and two-time Emmy nominee and Subito composer Michael Abels. The opera features a libretto written by Giddens; and, the production will be directed by Kaneza Schaal. John Kennedy conducts the eight-member cast (and chorus) which […]
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Abels: Bringing OMAR to Life
On May 27, 2022, Spoleto Festival USA presents the world premiere of the opera Omar, co-composed by Grammy-winner Rhiannon Giddens, and two-time Emmy nominee and Subito composer Michael Abels. The opera features a libretto written by Giddens; and, the production will be directed by Kaneza Schaal. John Kennedy conducts the eight-member cast (and chorus) which […]
Abels: Frederick’s Fables
“Fables are stories that contain a life lesson or a moral.” — Michael Abels On March 12, 2022, Michael Abels joins the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of his work Frederick’s Fables, conducted by Stilian Kirov. Scored for narrator and orchestra, the 37-minute, four-movement piece showcases fours texts by celebrated children’s author and illustrator […]
Abels: Frederick’s Fables
“Fables are stories that contain a life lesson or a moral.” — Michael Abels On March 12, 2022, Michael Abels joins the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of his work Frederick’s Fables, conducted by Stilian Kirov. Scored for narrator and orchestra, the 37-minute, four-movement piece showcases fours texts by celebrated children’s author and illustrator […]
Abels: At War With Ourselves
“I’ve said before that I want to create bulletproof music.” And so, David Harrington, founder and artistic director of the San Francisco-based Kronos Quartet, shares his vision into the ensemble’s latest commissioned work — At War With Ourselves. Composed by Michael Abels, the evening-length work is scored for narrator, string quartet and chorus, and features […]
Abels: At War With Ourselves
“I’ve said before that I want to create bulletproof music.” And so David Harrington, founder and artistic director of the San Francisco-based Kronos Quartet, shares his vision into the ensemble’s latest commissioned work — At War With Ourselves. Composed by Michael Abels, the evening-length work is scored for narrator, string quartet and chorus, and features […]
Abels: EMERGE *WORLD PREMIERE* *Live Concert*
Concert Information: Xian Zhang, conductor New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ
Abels: “desert in” operabox.tv
“In a mysterious motor lodge…along a desolate stretch of highway in the American desert, customers pay for the usual amenities — a room, a pool, a lounge. But here, they also pay to be reunited with lost loves of all kinds…” June 2021 brings the premiere of “desert in,” a new, operatic television miniseries featuring […]
Abels: DELIGHTS AND DANCES
Concert: Abels: DELIGHTS AND DANCES Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2021-07-16 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Aspen Chamber Symphony Link: https://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/aspen-chamber-symphony-4 Concert Information: Roberto Spano, conductor Aspen Music Festival Aspen, CO
Abels: “ANGUISH” from FALLING SKY *WORLD PREMIERE* *Virtual Concert*
Concert: Abels: “ANGUISH” from FALLING SKY *WORLD PREMIERE* *Virtual Concert* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2021-04-18 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Vicky Chow, piano Link: https://live.bangonacan.org/april-marathon-2021/ Concert Information: Bang On a Can Marathon New York, NY
