Julian Wachner – Time’s Arrow Festival performs complete works of Anton Webern

Deemed as the New York Classical Review’s “Critic’s Choice for the 2017-18 season” the annual Time’s Arrow Festival is a celebration of music and arts in the new world. This highlight of New York’s musical season features The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and NOVUS NY, under the direction of Julian Wachner. The 2017-18 andContinue reading “Julian Wachner – Time’s Arrow Festival performs complete works of Anton Webern”

REV. 23 premiere: new opera from Julian Wachner & Cerise Jacobs, the sequel to Revelations

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”

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 Commissioned for Lynx Project’s “Autism Advocacy Project”

As a prolific art song composer, Juliana Hall is no stranger to the idea of elevating and amplifying the voices of writers through music. But as one of five composers selected by art song group Lynx Project, Hall is exploring a new challenge: setting to music the often unheard voices of individuals with autism. ThisContinue reading “Juliana Hall Commissioned for Lynx Project’s “Autism Advocacy Project””

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”

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