Tag: viola music
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Composer of the Month – Chen Yi
By Elizabeth de Brito One of the greatest living Chinese composers, this month I’m thrilled to illuminate the brilliant work of Chen Yi. With a list of commissions from practically every major classical ensemble and a resumé of performances that circumvent the globe, Chen Yi is one of our most important musical voices. In this,…
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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. Davis’s Mondavi Center. The conductor was (Curtis alum) Robert Spano, and a…