SFCO Premieres Commissioned Work
On April 25-27, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra will present the world premiere of a work by Nathaniel Heyder, commissioned by the SFCO. The program opens with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture […]
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Pittsburgh: Art Heist Is Topic of New Higdon Opera
The world premiere of Jennifier Higdon’s Woman with Eyes Closed will take place at Pittsburgh Opera on April 26-May 4. The opera, with a libretto by Jerre Dye, tells the […]
Joshua Roman Premieres Lee Cello Concerto in Baltimore
Cellist Joshua Roman will join the Baltimore Symphony for the world premiere of James Lee III’s Cello Concerto on May 1-4, part of a season exploring the works of Baltimore […]
Seattle: Electronics Feature in Björnsson Premiere
May 2 marks the world premiere of Gulli Björnsson’s ljósíd (light), performed by members of the Seattle Symphony, featuring JIJI on electroacoustic guitar & electronics with visuals by Björnsson. This […]
Thorvaldsdottir’s New Cello Concerto in SF
Cellist Johannes Moser will play the world premiere of Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s new cello concerto with the San Francisco Symphony on May 15-17. Dalia Stasevska conducts this program, which also includes […]
Huỳnh Premiere Paired with Poulenc in Chicago
Composer-in-residence Oswald Huỳnh’s third commission for the Illinois Philharmonic will receive its world premiere on May 17 in a program featuring Peter Richard Conte performing Poulenc’s Organ Concerto. Elgar’s Enigma […]
Dudamel Premieres Soper Work for Voice and Orchestra
Upcoming New York Philharmonic music direct Gustavo Dudamel will lead the orchestra in the world premiere of a new work by singer and composer Kate Soper, whose vocal performance will […]
Indianapolis Premieres Bass Concerto
The Indianapolis Symphony will present the world premiere of James Beckel’s Double Bass Concerto on May 30-31, with ISO Principal Bass Ju-Fang Liu as soloist. This program, conducted by David […]
Concerto for Orchestra to Be Premiered in Baltimore
On June 5-8, Baltimore Symphony music director Jonathon Heyward will lead the orchestra in the world premiere of James Lee III’s Concerto for Orchestra. This is one of a series […]
Premiere by ‘Get Out’ Composer in Detroit
Detroit Symphony music director Jader Bignamini leads a world premiere by Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Abels (known for composing the scores to Jordan Peele’s films Get Out, Us, and Nope) and the Detroit […]
Pittsburgh: Mahler 4 and a World Premiere
The world premiere of Reza Vali’s newest work will occur June 6-8, with Manfred Honeck conducting the Pittsburgh Symphony. Alice Sara Ott will play Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and […]
Albany’s ‘Dogs of Desire’ Delve into New Music
Members of the Albany Symphony, calling themselves Dogs of Desire, will present an evening of new music on June 6, with David Alan Miller conducting. Featured composers will include Dai […]
Salonen Leads SFS in Climate-Inspired Premiere
A new work by Gabriella Smith, on the theme of climate action, will receive its world premiere June 6-8 with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony. The program also […]
Albany Premieres New ‘Water Music’
On June 7, the American Music Festival, an evening hosted by the Albany Symphony, will present the world premiere of Bobby Ge’s Water Music. Global sensations Third Coast Percussion will […]
McGill Introduces Seattle to New Flute Concerto
Principal flute Demarre McGill performs the West Coast premiere of Allison Loggins-Hull’s Flute Concerto with the Seattle Symphony on June 12-22. Conductor emeritus Ludovic Morlot will also lead two beloved […]
‘Color Purple’ Composer Gives Premiere in D.C.
Notes & Frames: A Film and Music Festival is a three-week initiative by the National Symphony. On June 20-21, the festival culminates in a world premiere by Academy Award®–winning director, composer, […]
