On September 29, a new opera from Cerise Jacobs and Julian Wachner, Rev. 23, premieres at Boston’s John Hancock Theater. The premiere kicks off the Boston New Music Festival and features White Snake Projects production company, who shares new, relevant opera based on the stories of Cerise Jacobs. Rev. 23 will be available soon from E. C. Schirmer.Continue reading “REV. 23 premiere: new opera from Julian Wachner & Cerise Jacobs, the sequel to Revelations”
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Duo YUMENO premieres third chapter in commissioning project – Daron Hagen
Duo YUMENO (Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto; and Hikaru Tamaki, violoncello) commissioned American composer Daron Hagen to create four large-scale works for koto and cello based on characters and stories from the great Japanese epic, The Tale of Heike. The project is titled “Songs of Heike,” the third installment of which is called Misterioso. The world premiere performanceContinue reading “Duo YUMENO premieres third chapter in commissioning project – Daron Hagen”
The Finisterra Trio revisits work premiered & recorded for Naxos Records — Daron Hagen
Seattle-area residents enjoy the First Sundays Concerts series hosted on Bainbridge Island across the bay. On Sunday, September 10, the renowned Finisterra Trio shares Daron Hagen‘s Piano Trio No. 3: Wayfaring Stranger which was originally commissioned and recorded by the ensemble. Daron Hagen explores his introduction and relationship with the American folk spiritual Wayfaring Stranger, which servesContinue reading “The Finisterra Trio revisits work premiered & recorded for Naxos Records — Daron Hagen”
Renowned Horszowski Trio performs Daron Hagen
Hailed by The New Yorker as “destined for great things,” the Horszowski Trio pulls inspiration from Horszowski’s musicianship, integrity, and humanity. Trio members Jesse Mills, Raman Ramakrishnan, and Rieko Aizawa devote themselves to an extensive catalog of repertoire spanning from the traditional to the contemporary. Based in New York City, the trio members teach at Columbia University and LongyContinue reading “Renowned Horszowski Trio performs Daron Hagen”
Duo for Violin & Cello at Moab Music Festival – Daron Hagen
Violinist Kristen Lee and cellist Clancy Newman take the stage of the Moab Music Festival. The ensemble performs Daron Hagen‘s Duo for Violin and Cello on Friday, September 1. About Duo for Violin and Cello In the repertoire for solo violin and cello, the Ravel sonata stands out as the singular masterpiece, the work all subsequent composersContinue reading “Duo for Violin & Cello at Moab Music Festival – Daron Hagen”
Juliana Hall album earns Fanfare, Voix Des Arts, and Gramophone reviews
Three major recording magazines praised Juliana Hall’s newest album Love’s Signatures for its sensitivity, power, beauty, and inspiration. Juliana Hall‘s album “Love’s Signatures: Songs for Countertenor and Soprano” features the stunning voices of Darryl Taylor and Susan Narucki. Since its release, the album has garnered positive critical acclaim from critics. The album highlights three art songContinue reading “Juliana Hall album earns Fanfare, Voix Des Arts, and Gramophone reviews”
James Sclater wins Mississippi Institute of Arts & Letters Award
Each year the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters honors creative individuals with an award in their specific field. First bestowed in 1980, these prestigious awards are presented in seven categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Visual Art, Musical Composition (Concert), Musical Composition (Popular), Photography, and Poetry. The Institute’s juried competition is one-of-a-kind in the state. Our carefullyContinue reading “James Sclater wins Mississippi Institute of Arts & Letters Award”
Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall
Modern Singer Magazine is written for singers by singers. The magazine offers a variety of information for readers, from artist showcases to audition tips to advice on updating one’s recital wardrobe, the magazine offers perspectives in all aspects of a singer’s life. The Modern Singer recently interviewed and featured Juliana Hall. The interview, led byContinue reading “Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall”
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”
Simon Carrington conducts music by Ferko, Gregorio, & Larsen
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival (Norfolk, CT) is one of North America’s oldest active summer music festivals. On August 19, the Norfolk festival featured a Choral Festival, directed by Simon Carrington. This remarkable program complete with a first-rate choir and chamber orchestra has always been a highlight of the Norfolk summer. The concert featured threeContinue reading “Simon Carrington conducts music by Ferko, Gregorio, & Larsen”
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