Feb. 15: UNK New Music Festival presents "Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night"

It's my Nebraska debut! Faculty members Ting-Lan Chen (violin), Noah Rogoff (cello) and Nathan Buckner (piano) will perform "Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night" at the University of Nebraska New Music Festival.

Monday, February 15 at 7:30pm

New Music Festival IX

The University of Nebraska at Kearney

Fine Arts Recital Hall - Fine Arts Building

905 W. 25th St., Kearney NE

Free Admission

Feb. 4: Boston New Music Initiative plays "Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night"

The Boston New Music Initiative will play Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night on February 4 at St. John's Church in Jamaica Plain. Written for violin, cello and piano, Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night is an ode to the ephemeral. The concert features a diverse selection of works nine contemporary composers.

Thursday, February 4 at 7:30pm

St. John's Episcopal Church

1 Roanoke Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA

Free Admission - $10 suggested donation at the door

Three Chances to Hear "Illuminated"

Three ensembles have programmed "Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night" this winter and spring: the Boston New Music Initiative (February 4), the University of Nebraska New Music Festival (February 15-16) and the Bronx Arts Ensemble (May 23).

A small career milestone, "Illuminated" will become my first composition to be played by five different ensembles (it was played previously by Juventas New Music Ensemble and the Cleveland Contemporary Players).

I was moved by the extraordinary number of friends who came out for this fall's concerts (some traveling from long distances!) and look forward to sharing more music with you in 2010.

Upcoming Performances of Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Pass in the Night

February 4, 7:30pm: Boston New Music Initiative - St. John's Episcopal Church, Jamaica Plain

http://www.bostonnewmusic.org/

February 15-16: UNK New Music Festival IX - University of Nebraska at Kearney (time TBA)

http://www.unk.edu/fah/music.aspx?id=46882

May 23, 3pm: Bronx Arts Ensemble - Home of Drs. Donald and Helen Meyers, Bronx, NY

http://www.bronxartsensemble.org/

Calendar Update: Boston New Music Initiative on February 4

Just learned that the Boston New Music Initiative will play "Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night" on February 4.

More details to follow after New Year's.

Happy Holidays!

Dec. 12 & 13: Lorelei & Juventas Premiere "Every Iridescent Chip of Ice"

On December 12 and 13, Lorelei Ensemble and Juventas New Music Ensemble will premiere "Every Iridescent Chip of Ice," a new work for women's choir with chamber ensemble.  The piece features Meghan Guidry's enrapturing poetry about the Winter Solstice.

The concert program, "One Light," presents seven new works for the winter holidays, all written in 2009 by young composers with Boston connections.

Purchase Tickets at  www.JuventasMusic.com

Saturday, December 12 at 8pm

St. John's Episcopal Church

1 Roanoke Ave., Jamaica Plain

Sunday, December 13 at 8pm

Marsh Chapel at Boston University

735 Commonwealth Ave., Boston

The premiere of "Les Nymphéas" - The Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble with Melanie Riordan, violin

Here are some photos of the Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble premiering "Les Nymphéas" on November 8 (Kyle Simpson, conductor; Melanie Riordan, violin soloist).

The College hosted me for a weeklong residency and I was impressed with how engaging the students are. After a presentation to a class of non music majors, there were literally dozens of thought-provoking questions: Can you work on two pieces at the same time? Would you ever turn down a project? Why did you choose Emily Dickinson for the whispered poetry? I hope to scontinue connecting with students and talking about the importance of new art.

November 8: Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble Premieres "Les Nymphéas"

The Washington & Jefferson College Wind Ensemble - a 40-piece concert band - commissioned "Les Nymphéas"  for their concert on November 8.  The work is a three-movement suite inspired by Monet's water lily series at the Musee de l' Orangerie in Paris.

 

Sunday, November 8 at 3pm

Olin Fine Arts Center, Washington & Jefferson College

285 East Wheeling St.

Washington, PA

Free Admission