Lee: Times We’re Living In

“I wanted to commission works that would speak to the times we’re living in.” So notes, Kenneth Kiesler – University of Michigan’s director of orchestras — on the eve of the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra’s April 6, 2022 world premiere of James Lee III’s newest orchestral work Tethered Voices, narrated by Myah Paden. The […] Read more »

Abels: Frederick’s Fables

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 Leo Leonni. Frederick’s Fables was commissioned and premiered by the Minnesota-based ensemble VocalEssence, conducted […] Read more »

Abels: FREDERICK’S FABLES

Concert: Abels: FREDERICK’S FABLES Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2022-03-12 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Michael Abels, narrator; Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Link: https://ipomusic.org/2021-22-season/ Concert Information: Stilian Kirov, conductor Ozinga Chapel Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL Read more »

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 […] Read more »

Lee: Destined Words for Juneteenth

James Lee III’s Destined Words premieres on June 19, 2021, as part of the live, on-stage, gala performance of the Baltimore Symphony’s “Marin Festival,” honoring Marin Alsop’s artistic leadership in her farewell concert with the orchestra. Commissioned by the Baltimore Symphony in celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday, the nine-minute work is scored for: narrator; 2 […] Read more »