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”
Category Archives: Classical
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”
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”
Chimera Waltzes at Red Lodge Music Festival – John David Earnest
The Red Lodge Music Festival featured John David Earnest‘s Chimera Waltzes written for flute/bass flute, clarinet, and piano in a concert June 3, 2017. The performance highlighted the musicianship of the Scott/Garrison Duo (Shannon Scott, clarinet, Leonard Garrison, flute) along with Melissa Loehnig Simons on piano. The Red Lodge Music Festival marked its 54th season. LocatedContinue reading “Chimera Waltzes at Red Lodge Music Festival – John David Earnest “
Music of the Spheres, Capitol Hill Chorale premiere — Kevin Siegfried
On June 3 & 4, the Capitol Hill Chorale’s 2016-2017 season ended with a celestial-themed program featuring the premiere of Music of the Spheres by Kevin Siegfried. Also on the program are works of Vincenzo Galilei (father of Galileo Galilei), William Herschel, Samuel Barber, and Gustav Holst. Music of the Spheres is a five-movement work forContinue reading “Music of the Spheres, Capitol Hill Chorale premiere — Kevin Siegfried”
Interview with May’s Composer of the Month: Frank Pesci
Frank Pesci (b. 1974) is a composer of “… sophisticated music with surprising harmonies” whose works have been performed across North America and Europe. His catalog includes 40 choral works, 11 song cycles, nearly 20 chamber and concert scores, and five operas, one of which – The System of Soothing – was selected for the 2017 FortContinue reading “Interview with May’s Composer of the Month: Frank Pesci”
Daron Hagen Conducts Orchestra Society of Philadelphia
Rehearsal/reading session with Orchestra Society of Philadelphia of the Beethoven Symphony No. 8 and Hagen’s Postcards from America. June 2, 2017. Daron Hagen and the Orchestra Society of Philadelphia have a long history which has endured for 34 years. Since 1983, Daron has returned to conduct and work with the ensemble 25 times to rehearseContinue reading “Daron Hagen Conducts Orchestra Society of Philadelphia”
Gwyneth Walker – Commission from Toledo Choral Society
As part of their 100th Anniversary Commissioned Work Project, the Toledo Choral Society commissioned a work from Gwyneth Walker. The piece will be debuted in June 2020. Dr. Walker was also welcomed on June 11, 2017 as a special guest at a Toledo Choral Society concert, which highlighted John Rutter’s Requiem. To an Isle in the Water focuses onContinue reading “Gwyneth Walker – Commission from Toledo Choral Society”
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