“I am pleased,” shares James Lee III “to have composed Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano for violinist Dr. Igor Kalnin and pianist Dr. Rochelle Sennet.” On March 16, Kalnin and Sennet premiere Lee’s new 22-minute, four-movement work. Written for both instrumentalists who perform together as the Duo MemDi. Sonata No. 2 will premiere at […]
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Sierra: 33 Sueños
On February 20, Roberto Sierra’s song cycle, 33 Sueños (33 Dreams) receives its American premiere presented by the New York Festival of Song (NYFOS). Programmed as part of NYFOS’ “Hyphenated-Americans” program, the 30-minute work is scored for baritone and piano and uses the texts settings of poet Juan Carlos Garvayo. (Garvayo also serves as pianist […]
Lee: Beyond Mirrors of Color
On January 17, James Lee III’s newest song cycle Beyond Mirrors of Color premieres in Jacksonville, FL, performed by soprano Alison Buchanan and the Ritz Chamber Players. Scored for soprano, cello and piano, the five-movement, 19-minute chamber work features poetry written by Buchanan, under the nom de plume of Alison Harding. The premiere is part […]
Galbraith: A Genuine & Beautiful Piece
On December 14, pianist Sung-Im Kim joins the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh for the world premiere of Nancy Galbraith’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Commissioned by the orchestra, the three-movement, 18-minute work was written for Kim, who has previously performed the composer’s music. Edward Leonard conducts the premiere. Edward Leonard comments. “We are delighted to work […]
Frazelle: HEARKEN *WORLD PREMIERE*
Concert: Frazelle: HEARKEN *WORLD PREMIERE* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-08-04 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Maria Serkin, horn; Allison Gagnon, piano Link: http://ihs50.org/ Concert Information: International Horn Society 50th Anniversary Ball State University Muncie, IN
Abels: Exciting Winged Creatures
“[I was] reminded of the flight of a butterfly — exciting, graceful, but also uneven and frenetic.” — Michael Abels On the eve of its June 14 premiere, Michael Abels shares the inspiration behind his newest work Winged Creatures. Written for soloists Anthony and Demarre McGill, the 13-minute double concerto was commissioned by Cedille Records. […]
Abels: WINGED CREATURES *WORLD PREMIERE*
Concert: Abels: WINGED CREATURES *WORLD PREMIERE* Start Time: 00:00:00 Date: 2018-06-14 End Time: 00:00:00 Location: Anthony McGill, clarinet; Demarre McGill’ flute; Chicago Youth Symphony Link: https://americanorchestras.org/conference2018/sessions/all-delegate-general-session-orchestras-at-the-center-of-society/ Concert Information: Allen Tinkha, conductor League of American Orchestras 2018 Conference Chicago Symphony Center Chicago, IL
Moravec: More Important Than Ever
“…Sanctuary Road is more important than ever.” Mark Campbell, librettist As the Oratorio Society of New York prepares for its May 7 world premiere of Paul Moravec’s Sanctuary Road, Campell introduces us the composer’s newest choral work. The 45-minute piece was commissioned by the ensemble and the premiere takes place at Carnegie Hall led by Kent […]
Locklair: Noel’s Psalm Premieres
On March 25, organist Robert Parkins premieres Dan Locklair’s new work Noel’s Psalm (A Sonata for Organ), as part of Duke University’s Duke Chapel Organ Recital Series. The four-movement, 14-minute work was commissioned by Rebeccah Neff in memory of her brother, Dr. Noel J. Kinnamon, a distinguished professor of English literature at Mars Hill University […]
Locklair: A Beautiful Christmas Reflection
“I found Edmund Sears’ poem [to be] so rich in imagery and, simply, a beautiful Christmas reflection.” And so, introduces us to the poet behind his newest choral work Calm on the Listening Ear of Night which premieres on December 17 sung by the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Choir in Winston-Salem, NC. Commissioned by Aurelia Gray […]