Tom Cipullo joined the E. C. Schirmer catalog in 2017. As one of America’s most performed contemporary opera composers, we wanted to find out more about what makes him tick and the journey he’s on. How did you first become involved with music, and what drew you to composition? I was lucky enough to beContinue reading “Composing Opera is an Addiction: Interview with Tom Cipullo”
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Steven Mark Kohn | Welcome to E. C. Schirmer
We’re pleased to announce the addition of composer Steven Mark Kohn to the E. C. Schirmer catalog. Kohn is known particularly for his American Folk Song arrangements, which were premiered by David Daniels and Martin Katz in 2002 at Carnegie Hall. Since then, they have been performed in festivals and on recitals across North AmericaContinue reading “Steven Mark Kohn | Welcome to E. C. Schirmer”
Behind the Scenes of Glory Denied
Ever wanted to know what goes into an opera, start to finish? PBS did this fantastic video special on the Tri-Cities Opera’s production of Glory Denied (music by Tom Cipullo, based on the book by Tom Philpott). Watch the full video here. Our favorite line in the video? “Music is the greatest tool to letContinue reading “Behind the Scenes of Glory Denied”
Tips for Opera Composers to Get Produced
Guest post by Michael Ching In the first week of January, the National Opera Association gathered in New Orleans for its annual conference. An association of mainly college and university operas, the NOA is an important market for new operas. The three day gathering featured a performance at Loyola Opera Theatre of composer Tom CipulloContinue reading “Tips for Opera Composers to Get Produced”
After Life | New Orleans Production
In January 2018, Loyola University New Orleans gave an excellent production of composer Tom Cipullo’s and librettist David Mason’s opera, After Life. The piece won the Dominick Argento Chamber Opera Competition, granted by the National Opera Association (NOA) and was attended by the public as well as members of NOA. About the Competition From NOA:Continue reading “After Life | New Orleans Production”
ICYMI: 10 Things Every Opera Composer Should Know
The National Opera Association hosted their annual conference in New Orleans last week. Composers Michael Ching and Tom Cipullo collaborated to give a great session on getting new opera produced, complete with Ching singing a selection from his hit opera, Speed Dating Tonight. Both Cipullo and Ching have experienced great success in getting their operasContinue reading “ICYMI: 10 Things Every Opera Composer Should Know”
Beauty, Truth, and Insight through Song: Interview with Juliana Hall
This month we’re featuring American art song composer Juliana Hall (b. 1958). A prolific and highly-regarded composer of vocal music, her songs have been described as “brilliant” (Washington Post), “beguiling” (Times of London), and “the most genuinely moving music of the afternoon” (Boston Globe). The NATS Journal of Singing wrote that “Hall’s text setting isContinue reading “Beauty, Truth, and Insight through Song: Interview with Juliana Hall”
Premieres this Month: Gibson, Hagen, and Walker
Among composers with premiers this month were Daron Hagen, Paul Gibson, and Gwyneth Walker. Paul Gibson’s piece Ring Out, Wild Bells! premiered on December 3 at Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles, performed by all five choirs of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The piece will be performedContinue reading “Premieres this Month: Gibson, Hagen, and Walker”
Christmas Favorites by Randol Bass – 2017 Performances
Every year, thousands of concert-goers are treated to such works as The Night Before Christmas, A Feast of Carols, Christmas Flourish, Seasonal Sounds, and Gloria, all by renowned pops composer Randol Alan Bass. The highlight of 2017 was, without a doubt, the 4 pieces put on by DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York) at CarnegieContinue reading “Christmas Favorites by Randol Bass – 2017 Performances”
Featured Recording: Allen Shawn – Piano Works / Julia Bartha
For this month’s Featured Recording, we turn to composer Allen Shawn. Recorded in Hannover in 2013, Julia Bartha takes us through five of Shawn’s multi-movement works for piano in the Coviello Classics release, titled Allen Shawn: Piano Works–Julia Bartha, Piano. Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times writes: “This recent recording offers an immersion intoContinue reading “Featured Recording: Allen Shawn – Piano Works / Julia Bartha”
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