New Orchestration of Tines’ ‘MASS’ in Miami
Stéphane Denève will lead the New World Symphony in the world premiere performance of a new orchestrated version of Davóne Tines’ Recital No. 1 MASS. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and […]
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Oregon: Composer Foley Plays Own New Bass Concerto
The Oregon Symphony will present a new bass concerto by artist-in-residence Xavier Foley on March 8-10, with the composer soloing and Hannu Lintu on the podium. The program also includes […]
New Piano Concerto in Toledo
Lūcija Garūta’s Piano Concerto in F-Sharp Minor with be given its U.S. premiere by Élisabeth Pion and the Toledo Symphony under Alain Trudel, who will also be the piano soloist. […]
‘African Queen’ Brings Powerful Women to Light in NYC
On March 11 the 92nd St. Y plays host to a Met Opera production, the New York premiere of Karen Slack’s African Queen. This multimedia work features new art songs […]
Old Vivaldi for New Opera in Boston
Pairing The Four Season with other arias and instrumental movements by Vivaldi, a new opera called The Seasons will receive its world premiere at Boston Lyric Opera on March 12-16. […]
Double Bass Gets Spotlight in NJ Premiere
Two works for double bass and orchestra by Xavier Foley—including a world premiere—will be presented by the New Jersey Symphony on March 13-16, with the composer as soloist. Xian Zhang […]
Frank’s ‘Hummingbird’ Alights in Philadelphia
On March 13-15, the Philadelphia Orchestra will play the world premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Picaflor, inspired by a Peruvian myth about a hummingbird. Marin Alsop will also conduct Randall Goosby in the […]
12th-Century Polymath Inspires Houston Premiere
Inspired by the fantastical inventions of a 12th-century Islamic polymath, K. Al-Zand’s Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks will receive its world premiere by the Houston Symphony on March 14-16. Simone Lamsma will […]
New Lindberg Concerto Part of SLSO Nordic Focus
Lawrence Power will be on hand to solo in the U.S. premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Viola Concerto with the St. Louis Symphony on March 14. Kaija Saariaho’s atmospheric Ciel d'hiver opens the program, which […]
New ‘Arabella’ Arrangement in Pittsburgh
On March 21-23, Manfred Honeck will conduct the world premiere of his new arrangement of Strauss’ Suite from Arabella with the Pittsburgh Symphony. Also on the program are Nine Shekhar’s […]
Vancouver: New Work Inspired by Nature
The Vancouver Symphony, conducted by music director Otto Tausk, will play the world premiere of Marcus Goddard’s Mountain Visions, described as “a celebration of our natural world.” The March 21-23 […]
Wild Up Brings ‘Darkness Sounding’ Fest to New York
On March 21-23, Los Angeles-based music collective Wild Up presents the New York premiere of their acclaimed Darkness Sounding festival. The festival of concerts, conversations, and workshops convening around themes of mindfulness […]
Emerging Composers Showcased in Chicago Area
The world premiere of new works from the Illinois Philharmonic’s two emerging-composer initiatives will open the March 22 program, under the baton of Stilian Kirov. Principat clarinet Trevor O’Riordan will […]
Mirrors and Enigmas in Tulsa
On March 22 the Tulsa Symphony presents the world premiere of Arsentiy Kharitanov’s Violin Concerto, Miroirs, with concertmaster Rossitza Goza as soloist. Guest conductor Daniel Hege leads the orchestra in […]
New York: Weilerstein Premieres Larcher Concerto
Nikolaj SzepsZnaider conducts the world premiere of a new work for cello by Thomas Larcher on April 3-5, with Alisa Weilerstein as soloist. The program also includes Mendelssohn’s incidental music […]
Annapolis Co-Commissions World Premiere Quartet
The world premere of a work by Roydon Tse, a commission through the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music, will have its world premiere with members of the Annapolis […]
Indianapolis: Greek Poetry Links to Modern Refugee Crisis
The world premiere of Reinaldo Moya’s Home, Run Away from Me, commissioned by Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and inspired by Greek poetry and the plight of refugees, will be performed by […]
Indianapolis: Commissioned Choral Work to Premiere
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra has commissioned a new work for chorus and orchestra by Reinaldo Moya. Home, Run Away From Me will receive its world premiere April 5 with the […]
Ballet Inspires Canadian Composer’s Premiere
Canadian composer Kevin Lau’s Kimiko’s Pearl takes inspiration from a powerful ballet about hope, resilience, and transformation. It will receive its world premiere April 9-11 with the Toronto Symphony. Gustavo Gimeno conducts […]
