Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969) is a composer with an emerging international voice. His music was recently described as “hypnotic and beautifully written” by The Boston Musical Intelligencer, and is known for its direct expression, lyricism, and accessibility. Acclaimed by the UK magazine Choir & Organ as writing music of “austere beauty” that exhibits the “pressureContinue reading “Maine Festival of Music & other June performances — Kevin Siegfried”
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Misterioso for Koto & Cello (World Premiere) — Daron Hagen
World premiere by Duo YUMENO of the newly-commissioned work “Misterioso” in the “Song of Heike” cycle of duos. Internationally acclaimed Duo YUMENO premiered Daron Hagen‘s third work in the multi-year, four-part Songs of Helke cycle of duos for koto and violoncello commissioned from the composer. Performances include: April 1, 2017 (Washington D.C.) April 30, 2017 (Chicago, IL) MayContinue reading “Misterioso for Koto & Cello (World Premiere) — Daron Hagen”
John David Earnest – Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival commission & premiere
John David Earnest‘s Commedia Gallery (2011) for flute, harp, and viola was both commissioned and premiered by the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival. The performance took place June 10, 2017. Founded in 2007 by Artistic Director, Timothy Christie, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival (WWCMF) is held in the rolling landscape of vineyards and farmland of WallaContinue reading “John David Earnest – Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival commission & premiere”
Daron Hagen leads workshop at fresh inc
Daron Hagen was a guest expert at the fresh inc festival via skype. He discussed his work Orson Rehearsed. June 12, 2017. Daron Hagen led an interactive workshop to help composer participants redefine their artistic visions. A description of Orson Rehearsed, his new “post-genre interdisciplinary prestidigitation” for singer-instrumentalist-actors will serve as the starting point of theContinue reading “Daron Hagen leads workshop at fresh inc”
Kareem Roustom: June Premieres of New Work for Piano
Aleppo Songs for solo piano by Kareem Roustom is a reflection on a number of urban folk songs from Aleppo, known as qudud, as well as original material. All profits from sheet music sales as well as royalties generated from 2016 – 2018 performances will be donated to Doctors Without Borders to support their workContinue reading “Kareem Roustom: June Premieres of New Work for Piano”
ORA Singers: New CD feat. Frank Ferko Commission
EDITORS’ NOTES Ancient and modern sit side by side to magical effect in this third album from ORA, Suzi Digby’s superb mixed-voice choir. Woven among some of the most powerful choral works by the greatest of 16th-century choral composers, Thomas Tallis, are eight modern works, most commissioned by the group. Tallis provides the inspiration—and setsContinue reading “ORA Singers: New CD feat. Frank Ferko Commission”
The Emerging Art of Choral Theater: #twitterlieder by James Eakin
“Is this growing trend a gimmick? Or a glimpse of the future? Choral music making is all about the sound, not what you see on stage.” In a recent article from Chorus America, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus’ performance and premiere of James Eakin’s #twitterlieder was highlighted in an examination of choral-theater, a developing trendContinue reading “The Emerging Art of Choral Theater: #twitterlieder by James Eakin”
Bay Colony Brass Call for Scores: Hoffman receives Honorable Mention
In their first Annual Call for Scores, the Bay Colony Brass (Boston, MA) named Stanley M. Hoffman as one of three honorable mentions. Hoffman’s submission was Psalm (By the Rivers of Water) for solo horn in F, solo trumpet in B-flat, and brass ensemble. Click here for to see the score and additional ordering information. Source:Continue reading “Bay Colony Brass Call for Scores: Hoffman receives Honorable Mention”
Dante Fragments for Soprano, Violin, & Piano (Premiere) — Daron Hagen
Soprano Adelaide Muir Trombetta, violinist Domenico Luca Trombetta, & piano premiered three new setting by Daron Hagen of texts from Dante Alleghieri’s Divine Comedy to benefit the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. June 4, 2017. Commissioned for the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Salon, the Dante Fragments for soprano, violin, and piano areContinue reading “Dante Fragments for Soprano, Violin, & Piano (Premiere) — Daron Hagen”
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus turns 35 with Gwyneth Walker commission
In an event deemed by the Boston Globe Magazine as “one of the top five things to do this weekend,” the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus celebrated its 35th Anniversary with 175 singers, a 20-piece orchestra, and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. The BGMC commissioned a TTBB version of Every Life Shall Be a Song [SATB Version,Continue reading “Boston Gay Men’s Chorus turns 35 with Gwyneth Walker commission”
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