Vivian Fung's String Quartet No. 4 "Insects and Machines" has been nominated for a JUNO award as Classical Composition of the Year. Commissioned by the Red Bank Chamber Music Society and recorded by the Jasper String Quartet, the work is inspired by the composer's recent trip to Cambodia to … Read more » about Fung String Quartet No. 4 nominated for a JUNO Award
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Lucidity debuts at On Site Opera
Lucidity, a new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky and librettist David Cote premiered at the Abrons Arts Center in November 2024, in a stunning production by On Site Opera. The work deals with the challenging issues of aging and memory loss, in a profound way, by focusing on music's effect on the … Read more » about Lucidity debuts at On Site Opera
D. J. Sparr Leads Inaugural Memphis Composers Institute as Artistic Coordinator; Premieres New Viola Concerto
The Memphis Composers Institute, a new collaboration between the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, The Walden School, and the University of Memphis, debuts this February as a unique opportunity for emerging composers to develop their orchestral writing. The program culminates in a February 9 concert … Read more » about D. J. Sparr Leads Inaugural Memphis Composers Institute as Artistic Coordinator; Premieres New Viola Concerto
As One Celebrates 10 Years!
The history-making chamber opera about a transgender person's experiences is one of the most produced contemporary operas in the world.American Opera Projects (AOP) is proud to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the premiere of As One, the chamber opera that the esteemed company commissioned and … Read more » about As One Celebrates 10 Years!
Chandos releases Kenneth Fuchs “Light Year” Orchestral Works Volume 2 recorded by John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London
Chandos Records is releasing digital singles of their second volume of orchestral music by Kenneth Fuchs. The entire album was released globally on all platforms on June 14. The album, Light Year, includes world-premiere recordings of four new works:Light Year: Suite for Orchestra after Six … Read more » about Chandos releases Kenneth Fuchs “Light Year” Orchestral Works Volume 2 recorded by John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London
Boyer RHAPSODY IN RED, WHITE & BLUE to be premiered in all 50 states
The Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue project by composer Peter Boyer and pianist Jeffrey Biegel continues to expand its reach, securing performance commitments from 54 orchestras in all 50 of the United States. In addition, reaching beyond the United States to achieve an international presence, … Read more » about Boyer RHAPSODY IN RED, WHITE & BLUE to be premiered in all 50 states
