We invited composer Gwyneth Walker to write a quick post about her new multi-movement release, The Morning Train. Greetings to my Choral Director colleagues. During this time of the year (Spring), most of us are heavily involved with our concerts—at schools, colleges, and community venues. I find myself on the go more than ever. AndContinue reading “From Gwyneth Walker: The Morning Train”
Category Archives: Gwyneth Walker
When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker
This month our featured recording is When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker from Musica Harmonia. This release features the works of Gywneth Walker, one of the most important composers of our modern day. Widely performed throughout the world, the music of Gwyneth Walker is beloved by performers and audiences alike for itsContinue reading “When the Spirit Sings: Chamber Music of Gwyneth Walker”
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”
Gwyneth Walker visits Ohio University Choirs for masterclass & concert
The Voice and Choral Departments of the Ohio University School of Music present visiting American composer Gwyneth Walker for a concert at First United Methodist Church, featuring Ohio’s choral ensembles and student vocal soloists. A public vocal masterclass occurs before the concert. Widely performed throughout the country, the music of American composer Gwyneth Walker is belovedContinue reading “Gwyneth Walker visits Ohio University Choirs for masterclass & concert”
Soprano Renee Calvo performs Juliana Hall and Gwyneth Walker
Soprano Renee Calvo presents a voice recital of poetry set to music on October 1, 2017 at the University of San Diego. The first half of the recital features music by Wolf, Honneger, and Obradors sung in Spanish, French, and German. The second half includes selection from Night Dances by Juliana Hall and a work by Gwyneth Walker, amongContinue reading “Soprano Renee Calvo performs Juliana Hall and Gwyneth Walker”
Gwyneth Walker: Composer-in-Residence with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus, Petoskey, MI, named Gwyneth Walker as Composer-in-Residence for the 2017 – 2020 seasons. The ensemble scheduled several upcoming performances of her music in upcoming concerts, including the 2020 premiere of Walker’s new cantata The Great Lakes. The work was originally commissioned by the Toledo Choral Society in honorContinue reading “Gwyneth Walker: Composer-in-Residence with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra”
Musica Harmonia performs chamber music of Gywneth Walker
Chamber ensemble Musica Harmonia performs Gwyneth Walker‘s When the Spirit Sings (2011), commissioned by the ensemble, on September 30 at Eastern Mennonite University. Formed in 2007 by members Joan Griffing (violin), Beth Vanderborgh (cello), Diane Phoenix-Neal (viola) and Naoko Takao (piano), the group dedicates itself to promoting peace and cultural understanding through music collaboration. When the Spirit Sings is a set of three American spirituals arrangedContinue reading “Musica Harmonia performs chamber music of Gywneth Walker”
Arioso premieres Gwyneth Walker on Vermont tour
Arioso is Vermont’s acclaimed chamber music ensemble, performing works for piano, voice, viola, and cello. Members of the ensemble premiere Gywneth Walker‘s From the Depths of the Soul (2016) for contralto and viola on August 31 (Northfield, VT), followed by performances in Richmond, VT (September 1) and St. Albans, VT (September 3). Arioso is made up ofContinue reading “Arioso premieres Gwyneth Walker on Vermont tour”
Wintergreen Music Festival features music of Daron Hagen & Gwyneth Walker in family concert
On August 6, 2017, the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival featured the music of Daron Hagen and Gwyneth Walker in “Coffee and Kids,” an interactive concert of family-friendly works for woodwind quintet. Daron Hagen, Lilly Sketches The concert included the world premiere of Hagen‘s Lilly Sketches, based on the beloved mouse who stars in Kevin Henkes‘ popular children book, Lilly’sContinue reading “Wintergreen Music Festival features music of Daron Hagen & Gwyneth Walker in family concert”
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”
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