The Composer to Composer series features major American composers in conversation with each other about their work and leading a creative life. The intergenerational discussions, moderated by ACO Artistic Director Derek Bermel, begin by exploring a single work with one composer interviewing the other. Attendees will gain insight to each work’s genesis, sound, influence on […]
In One Giant Leap, Cantus celebrates the allure of outward exploration, the triumph of the human spirit, and the striving for excellence through innovation and technology. Cantus looked to the night sky to shape One Giant Leap, which the acclaimed men’s chorus toured in 2019–20 in conjunction with the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission […]
Explore the intersection between classical music and Native American musical cultures. Curated by composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate (a ChoralQuest composer), with SF Symphony musicians. Tickets are $15. Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021 Learn more here.
This info session for Innova's Bay Area Pilot program is for anyone who may be curious about this program and its mission, applying to the program, Innova's curatorial process, and even the process of recording and releasing music in general.
Inspired by her own mixed-race heritage and career-long engagement with diverse musical traditions, pianist Lara Downes creates and curates a new digital recording venture, Rising Sun Music, that sheds a bright light on the music and stories of Black composers over the past 200 years. Featuring a wide range of leading instrumentalists and vocalists (including […]
April’s First Fridays with Robert Black brings you large music from small countries. Experience pieces from Iceland’s Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, Lithuania’s Žibuokle Martinaitytė, and Latvia’s Krists Auznieks. Deep oceans - expansive skies - dazzling lights – music that shares a fascination with ethereal sounds and earthly sonics. Chill with the aural aurora, celebrate at […]
Composer and producer Lisa Bielawa, in collaboration with the DePauw University School of Music, presents the online world premiere of Broadcast at the Crossroads on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 6:30pm CDT | 7:30pm ET. The video will remain online to watch after its initial premiere, available at www.lisabielawa.net/broadcast-at-the-crossroads and on DePauw University School of […]
Beginning on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 11am CT | 10am MST the Jupiter String Quartet is presented by Arizona Friends of Chamber Music in a virtual concert featuring the world premiere of Stephen Andrew Taylor’s Chaconne/Labyrinth. This performance was recorded exclusively for this online event in Smith Memorial Recital Hall at the University of […]
On Saturdays, April 3–24, at 12pm CT on 90.5 FM & streaming online, listen to a variety of music from regional orchestras and professional classical musicians from around the state of Michigan. April 3 Violinist Samuel Arakelyan and pianist Kevin Rhodes play Beethoven’s “Spring” Sonata, and Baroque on Beaver Festival Orchestra and Chorus perform the Mozart Requiem. […]
Information session regarding 2021 McKnight Visiting Composer Residency Application Process with Billy Lackey, ACF VP of Artist Services Are you a music creator who would like to develop a music residency exploring Minnesota communities? Applications are now open for the McKnight Visiting Composer Residency program. The application deadline is 11:59 PM Central on Monday, April […]
TUES@7 “From Scratch” focuses on new collaborations with recordings/performances taking place from the Ensemble’s studio/office space in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. The program includes a world premiere of a new quartet work by Josh Modney (violin/composition), written for and performed alongside acclaimed creative musicians Ingrid Laubrock (saxophones), Cory Smythe (piano), and Mariel Roberts (cello). The […]
Information session regarding 2021 ACF | create Application Process with Billy Lackey, ACF VP of Artist Services. Are you a music creator living in Minnesota of five boroughs ofNew York City seeking funding for a commission? Or are you an ensemble seeking funding to commission a composer who lives in Minnesota of five boroughs of […]