


World Premiere of Saariaho
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will be giving the World Premiere of a new commission by Kaija Saariaho. True Fire is written for orchestra and solo baritone and will be performed at concerts May 14-17. The composer says this about the work: This piece has been growing...
Orchestra of St. Luke’s Premieres Maria Chavez
Winner of a 2014 Performance Grant, Orchestra of St. Luke’s is collaborating with Brooklyn-based composer and sound artist Maria Chavez for an exciting weekend of events. Tonight (May 8) at 7:30 Chavez will be discussing her process in composing her new work,...
Allentown Symphony Orchestra World Premiere
The Allentown Symphony Orchestra, winner of a 2014 Performance Grant, will be giving the World Premiere of Ode to Joy Fanfare by Diane Wittry on Saturday, April 11. The work was written to precede Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Wittry has this to say about the...Curtis on tour features Higdon Viola Concerto!
(3/14/2015) “Curtis On Tour” is the Curtis Institute of Music’s annual showcase of its students and some distinguished alumni. Last year I attended their concert in Boston, and just last night I was thrilled to be able to hear their chamber orchestra at U.C....