In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Cerise Lim Jacobs has earned a place as one ofContinue reading ““…words are the structure which shape the music.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Cerise Lim Jacobs”
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“Which comes first, music or words?” Celebrating National Opera Week with Henry Mollicone
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Henry Mollicone’s one-act operas, Emperor Norton, Starbird, The Face on the Barroom Floor,Continue reading ““Which comes first, music or words?” Celebrating National Opera Week with Henry Mollicone”
“The greatest priority in creating a new opera is finding a story and characters that need music.” Celebrating National Opera Week with David Conte
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. David Conte (b. 1955) is the composer of over one hundredContinue reading ““The greatest priority in creating a new opera is finding a story and characters that need music.” Celebrating National Opera Week with David Conte”
“Human beings are hard-wired for narrative…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Libby Larsen
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Grammy award-winning composer Libby Larsen (b. 24 December 1950,Continue reading ““Human beings are hard-wired for narrative…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Libby Larsen”
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”
Ragnar Bohlin conducts music by David Conte: Taiwan & San Francisco
Taiwan Grammy award-winning Ragnar Bohlin conducted the Formosa Singers in concert in Taipei, Taiwan. As part of the performance, David Conte’s work The Waking was performed. Commissioned in 1985 by the Music Parents Support Organization (Lakewood, OH), this work was written for Conte’s alma mater. The composer writes, “I was attracted to the American poet TheodoreContinue reading “Ragnar Bohlin conducts music by David Conte: Taiwan & San Francisco”
Elena Ruehr piano concerto premiere – A Far Cry
Pianist Heng-Jin Park premieres Elena Ruehr’s Piano Concerto in a program exploring human migration, hosted by Boston-based A Far Cry. The work was commissioned by AFC and is based on Park’s own immigration story. Also included in the concert is Georg Phillip Telemann’s Ouverture, “les nations,” and Mieczyslaw Weinberg Symphony No. 10. A Far Cry stands at the forefrontContinue reading “Elena Ruehr piano concerto premiere – A Far Cry”
Juliana Hall named winner in art song festival competition
Juliana Hall has been named one of seven winners in One Ounce Opera’s 2nd Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Art Song. Over fifty art songs and cycles were entered from the United States, Canada, Australia, and England. Last year, the Inaugural FSOAS earned One Ounce Opera two Austin Critics Table Award Nominations, and was named toContinue reading “Juliana Hall named winner in art song festival competition”
The Quiet Center: Keesecker’s introspective piano music “resonates”
The Quiet Center, Tom Keesecker’s new collection of piano music for Advent and Christmas, is refreshing in its introspection and is already resonating with players and listeners alike. From the composer: “I began composing The Quiet Center in November 2016. I finished the collection on January 20, 2017 and recorded it in February. It was myContinue reading “The Quiet Center: Keesecker’s introspective piano music “resonates” “
Northwest Art Song features music of Juliana Hall & Libby Larsen
Northwest Art Song partnered with The Ensemble of Oregon to share a concert series titled “Nevertheless, She Persisted: Voices of Women in Music & Verse.” In addition to music by Juliana Hall (Music like a Curve of Gold) and Libby Larsen, the concert features music by Abbie Betinis, Stacy Garrop, and Kati Agócs. Northwest Art Song was foundedContinue reading “Northwest Art Song features music of Juliana Hall & Libby Larsen”
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