E. C. Schirmer composer Scott Gendel was named one of 16 finalists in the 3rd annual ORTUS International New Music Competition. The pool of over 600 submissions from across the globe were reviewed by members of Khorikos (NYC). Scott Gendel’s submissions was additionally selected as one of ten pieces to be performed by the KhorikosContinue reading “Scott Gendel – finalist in 3rd ORTUS International New Music Competition “
Category Archives: Classical
Britten-Pears Foundation hosts concert including music of Earnest & Wadsworth
In a recital celebrating the strength – and inherent romance – represented by Britten and Pears when they premiered Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Justin Vickers (tenor) and pianists Karyl Carlson and Felipe Rodrigues-Silva performed two works by E. C. Schirmer composers Zachary Wadsworth and John David Earnest. Zachary Wadsworth’s Secret Songs was commissioned and premiered in thisContinue reading “Britten-Pears Foundation hosts concert including music of Earnest & Wadsworth”
Schmopera interview with Juliana Hall
“Despite its difficulties, there is nothing I can imagine I would rather be doing with my life than composing art songs…it is my world, and it is where I belong.” – Juliana Hall Known for its honest and fresh look a the opera scene, Schmopera is the first place for opera fans across the globe toContinue reading “Schmopera interview with Juliana Hall”
New Chamber Opera from beloved American Composer, Gwyneth Walker: Evangeline
E. C. Schirmer is pleased to welcome a new addition to our opera catalog. Evangline is a chamber opera based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem of the same name, scored for soloists, piano, violin, and narrator. A tragic story based on historical and real events, this opera is an accessible addition to any catalog. EvangelineContinue reading “New Chamber Opera from beloved American Composer, Gwyneth Walker: Evangeline”
The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville
The Crucible continues to make its way to stages across the country. This month, the Pulizter Prize-winning opera based on the Arthur Miller classic novel took to stages in Chicago, Illinois and Greenville, South Carolina. Glow Lyric Theatre, Greenville, SC: July 13-28 Christian Elser, Executive Director Jenna Tamisiea, Artistic Director For a complete list of theContinue reading “The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville”
Telos Trio performs commissioned work by Gwyneth Walker – Equality Now!
The Telos Trio hosted a concert titled “Equality Now: Celebrating the New York State Centennial of Women’s Suffrage” in Seneca Falls, NY. The highlight of the concert was Gwyneth Walker‘s Equality Now!, commissioned and premiered by the ensemble. The lively work is a celebration of the first Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls in 1848. The six-movementContinue reading “Telos Trio performs commissioned work by Gwyneth Walker – Equality Now!”
Grant Park Music Festival & Fawzi Haimor – Kareem Roustom Premiere
Conductor Fawzi Haimor led the Grant Park Orchestra in a tour-de-force program featuring Haydn’s final symphony, London, Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis, and the Midwest premiere of Syrian-born composer Kareem Roustom‘s Ramal. The concert is scheduled for July 12, 2017. Fawzi Haimor recently completed his tenure as Resident Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and is setContinue reading “Grant Park Music Festival & Fawzi Haimor – Kareem Roustom Premiere”
David Conte – Composer-in-residence at Caritas International Composer’s Competition
The renowned Caritas Chamber Choir invited David Conte to serve as composer-in-residence and adjudicator for the 2017 International Young Composer Competition. The final concert took place July 9, 2017 at the Canterbury Cathedral in England. This inaugural competition is presented by Music Director Benedict Preece and the Caritas Chamber Choir. Young composers from the UK andContinue reading “David Conte – Composer-in-residence at Caritas International Composer’s Competition”
David Conte – world premieres of American Death Ballads
David Conte‘s award-winning American Death Ballads received its European premiere, performed for the first time ever, with voice and orchestra. (June 30, 2017, London). The piece later received its French premiere in its original version for voice and piano. (July 4, 2017, Paris) Performers for each venue: London House, London, England: Goodensemble Michael Poll, Conductor Brian Thorsett,Continue reading “David Conte – world premieres of American Death Ballads”
Kareem Roustom’s work for solo clarinet & electronics to receive European premiere: Pierre Boulez Saal
Fellow composers and clarinetists Jörg Widmann and Kinan Azmeh will lead audiences on a musical journey of discovery through three centuries, in a program that will include works from three continents by Mozart, Stravinsky, Poulenc, Elliot Carter, Steve Reich, Solhi al-Wadi, and Kareem Roustom, as well as Widmann and Azmeh. Kareem Roustom‘s A Muffled Scream forContinue reading “Kareem Roustom’s work for solo clarinet & electronics to receive European premiere: Pierre Boulez Saal”
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