“I am so grateful to James Lee III for entrusting me with such an important and outstanding piece of music.” – Alexandra Dariescu On November 9, 2023, pianist Alexandra Dariescu premieres the composer’s new piano concerto Shades of Unbroken Dreams with the Detroit Symphony, led by Fabien Gabel. The three-movement, 34-minute work was commissioned by […]
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Lee: CONCERTO FOR CLARINET AND SYMPHONIC BAND *UK PREMIERE*
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.
Silverman: FROM ADAM’S DIARY *WORLD PREMIERE*
On October 22, 2023, tenor Aram Tchobanian premieres Faye-Ellen Silverman’s new vocal chamber work FROM ADAM’S DIARY, commissioned by the New York Women Composers advocacy organization. The concert takes place at the National Opera Center in New York City.
Silverman: EMBRACING THE WOMAN IN RED *WORLD PREMIERE*
On October 14, 2023, composer Faye-Ellen Silverman premieres her new solo piano work EMBRACING THE WOMAN IN RED, as past of Composers Concordance’s “Shocking Red” concert, which takes place at Kotsabi World in Manhattan.
Galbraith: RHAPSODIC GROOVE *WORLD PREMIERE*
On August 4, 2023, the Desert Echoes Flute Ensemble – conducted by Christina Steffen – premieres composer Nancy Galbraith’s new work for flute choir RHAPSODIC GROOVE, as part of this year’s National Flute Association Annual Conference.
Lee: SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS (PIANO CONCERTO) *UK PREMIERE*
On November 25, 2023, pianist Alexandra Dariescu presents the UK premiere of James Lee III’s piano concerto SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS with the BBC Philharmonic. John Storgårds conducts the concert at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, England.
Lee: SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS (PIANO CONCERTO) *WORLD PREMIERE*
From November 9 – 11, 2023, James Lee III’s piano concerto – featuring soloist Alexandra Dariescu – SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS premieres at the Detroit Symphony, conducted by Fabien Gabel.
Lee: SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS (PIANO CONCERTO) *WORLD PREMIERE*
From November 9 – 11, 2023, James Lee III’s piano concerto – featuring soloist Alexandra Dariescu – SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS premieres at the Detroit Symphony, conducted by Fabien Gabel.
Lee: SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS (PIANO CONCERTO) *WORLD PREMIERE*
From November 9 – 11, 2023, James Lee III’s piano concerto – featuring soloist Alexandra Dariescu – SHADES OF UNBROKEN DREAMS premieres at the Detroit Symphony, conducted by Fabien Gabel.
Silverman: LIGHTING THE NIGHT *WORLD PREMIERE*
On November 11, 2023, the ensemble Kollective366 premieres Faye-Ellen Silverman’s new string orchestra work LIGHTING THE NIGHT in New York City, conducted by Bar Haimov.
