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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Walker: Deep Beauty
“…There is deep beauty in George Walker’s music that speaks directly and movingly to an orchestra and an audience.” And so, Edward Gardner – principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra – introduces the ensemble’s upcoming UK premiere of George Walker’s Sinfonia No. 5, “Visions.” The performance takes place on March 30, 2022 at Royal […]
Walker: Deep Beauty
“…There is deep beauty in George Walker’s music that speaks directly and movingly to an orchestra and an audience.” And so, Edward Gardner – principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra – introduces the ensemble’s upcoming UK premiere of George Walker’s Sinfonia No. 5, “Visions.” The performance takes place on March 30, 2022 at Royal […]
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 […]
Lee: RECUERDOS DIASPORICOS *WORLD PREMIERE* *Virtual Concert*
On February 2, 2022, pianist Josh Cullin premieres composer James Lee III’s solo work RECUERDOS DIASPORICOS at Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI) via virtual live-stream concert.
Hemphill: MINGUS GOLD
On February 26, 2022, Julius Hemphill’s string quartet MINGUS GOLD will be performed at the Frequency Festival in Chicago, IL. Performers include: Sam Bardfeld, violin; Curtis Stewart, violin; Stephanie Griffin, viola, and Tomeka Reid, cello.
Lee: Freedom’s Genuine Dawn
On January 20, 2022, the Baltimore Symphony premieres James Lee III’s Freedom’s Genuine Dawn with spoken word artist Wordsmith. Robert Trevino conducts the concert in Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Co-commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony, Boston Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic, the one-movement, 18-minute work is scored for narrator and orchestra, and features texts by African-American author, […]
Lee: FREEDOM’S GENUINE DAWN *WORLD PREMIERE*
On January 20 & 23, 2022, James Lee III’s FREEDOM’S GENUINE DAWN receives its world premiere by the Baltimore Symphony, conducted by Robert Trevino.
Lee – FREEDOM’S GENUINE DAWN *WORLD PREMIERE*
On January 20 & 23, 2022, James Lee III’s FREEDOM’S GENUINE DAWN receives its world premiere by the Baltimore Symphony, conducted by Robert Trevino.
DBR: STRING QUARTET NO. 4, “ANGELOU”
On May 13, 2022, the Miami-based South Beach Chamber Ensemble performs Daniel Bernard Roumain’s (DBR) STRING QUARTET NO. 4, “ANGELOU,” at the Coral Gables Museum. 8:00pm.
