On June 4, 2023, the Society of Musical Arts (SOMA) presents excerpts from composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’ Pulitzer Prize-winning opera OMAR, conducted by Stephen Culbertson (Subito Music founder and president). Concert takes place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, NJ.
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Abels: Omar wins The Pulitzer!
Congratulations to co-composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels on being awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in Music for their first opera Omar. The Pulitzer Prize Citation reads: “Omar, by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Premiered on May 27, 2022 at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, S.C., an innovative and compelling opera about the enslaved […]
Abels: Omar goes to Boston
“Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) has been eager for New England audiences to encounter Omar since we became a partner in creating this extraordinary new opera.” – Bradley Vernatter On the eve of the BLO’s New England premiere of co-composers Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’ work Omar, General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter shares some thoughts […]
Abels: GLOBAL WARMING
On March 14, 2023, Michael Abels’ celebrated orchestral work GLOBAL WARMING will be performed by the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, led by Anna Edwards. The concert takes place at the Shorewood Auditorium in Shoreline, WA. 7:30pm.
Abels: GLOBAL WARMING
On April 5, 2023, the ASU Symphony Orchestra performs Michael Abels’ GLOBAL WARMING conducted by Jeffrey Meyer. The performance is part of the “Earth on Fire” program, and takes place at ASU Gammage. 7:30pm MT.
Abels: THE OPEN HAND
On February 12, 2023, the Los Angeles Chorale performs Michael Abels’ THE OPEN HAND, conducted by Grant Gershon. The performance is as part of the choir’s “Choose Something Like a Star” program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Abels: OMAR
On May 7, 2023, the Boston Lyric Opera presents the New England premiere of Michael Abels and co-composer and librettist Rhiannon Giddens opera OMAR. Kaneza Schaal directs and Michael Ellis Ingram conducts the production at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston, MA.
Abels: OMAR
On May 6, 2023, the Boston Lyric Opera presents the New England premiere of Michael Abels and co-composer and librettist Rhiannon Giddens opera OMAR. Kaneza Schaal directs and Michael Ellis Ingram conducts the production at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston, MA.
Abels: OMAR
On May 4, 2023, the Boston Lyric Opera presents the New England premiere of Michael Abels and co-composer and librettist Rhiannon Giddens opera OMAR. Kaneza Schaal directs and Michael Ellis Ingram conducts the production at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston, MA.
Abels: EMERGE
From December 1 – 3, 2022, the San Francisco Symphony performs Michael Abel’s work EMERGE, conducted by Xian Zhang. Concerts take place at Davies Symphony Hall.
