On November 24, 2023, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra presents the UK premiere of James Lee III’s CONCERTO FOR CLARINET AND SYMPHONIC BAND, featuring soloist Gabor Varga.
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Abels: A Great Privilege
“It’s a great privilege to bring Omar to San Francisco.” And so notes Matthew Shilvock, General Director of the San Francisco Opera, on the eve of the opera company’s November 5, 2023 performance of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels – and fellow Pulitzer Prize-winning co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ – opera, Omar. The work was commissioned by […]
Abels: OMAR
From November 5 through 21, the San Francisco Opera presents 6 performances of Michael Abels and co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, directed by Kaneza Schaal and conducted by John Kennedy.
Abels: OMAR
From November 5 through 21, the San Francisco Opera presents 6 performances of Michael Abels and co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, directed by Kaneza Schaal and conducted by John Kennedy.
Abels: OMAR
From November 5 through 21, the San Francisco Opera presents 6 performances of Michael Abels and co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, directed by Kaneza Schaal and conducted by John Kennedy.
Abels: OMAR
From November 5 through 21, the San Francisco Opera presents 6 performances of Michael Abels and co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, directed by Kaneza Schaal and conducted by John Kennedy.
Abels: OMAR
From November 5 through 21, the San Francisco Opera presents presents 6 performances Michael Abels and co-composer/librettist Rhiannon Giddens’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, directed by Kaneza Schaal and conducted by John Kennedy.
Lee: A DOUBLE STANDARD
On October 14, 2023, soprano Karen Slack and the Pacific Quartet perform James Lee III’s vocal work A DOUBLE STANDARD at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, presented by Chamber Music Detroit.
Lee: SUKKOT THROUGH ORION’S NEBULA
On October 14, 2023, James Lee III’s orchestral work SUKKOT THROUGH ORION’S NEBULA will be performed by the New Bedford Symphony (MA), led by Yaniv Dinur.
Lee: VISIONS OF CAHOKIA
On October 14, 2023, the New World Symphony performs James Lee III’s VISIONS OF CAHOKIA, led by Stephane Deneve. The concert takes place at the New World Center in Miami, FL.
