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Matthew Hindson’s Concerto for Violin in US Premiere
Feb. 01, 2011Renowned violinist Lara St. John joins the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in the US premiere of Matthew Hindson's Concerto for Violin on February 17 and 19, conducted by Sarah Ioannides.
La La La Human Steps On Tour With New Dance Work by Gavin Bryars and Edouard Locke
Jan. 13, 2011Gavin Bryars saw the world premiere in Amsterdam of a new dance work for La La La Human Steps, choreographed by Edouard Locke. The work marks the 30th anniversary of the contemporary dance troupe and features esteemed ballerina Diana Vishneva.
Composer Birthdays & Anniversaries
Jan. 12, 2011Read on to review our comprehensive list of upcoming composer birthdays and anniversaries in 2011 and 2012.
Thomas Adès’ Polaris Opens the New World Symphony’s New World Center in Miami
Jan. 11, 2011The New World Symphony, under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, celebrates the grand opening of the new Frank Gehry-designed performing arts campus with a performance of Thomas Adès' Polaris on January 26.
Praise for Douglas J. Cuomo’s Black Diamond Express Train to Hell
Jan. 11, 2011Douglas J. Cuomo's thrilling new work for cello, keyboard and orchestra premiered at the American Composers Orchestra with Maya Beiser last month. Read on to see what the critics had to say.
Kamran Ince’s Judgment of Midas in Brooklyn and at Lincoln Center
Jan. 11, 2011Kamran Ince's first opera, Judgment of Midas, received its first public performances with two workshops in Brooklyn and at Lincoln Center produced by American Opera Projects.
Peter Eötvös’ Violin Concerto Seven Makes US Debut with the St. Louis Symphony
Jan. 11, 2011On January 21 David Robertson leads Akiko Suwanai and the St. Louis Symphony in the US premiere of Peter Eötvös' Seven, the composer's violin concerto written in memorial of the astronauts who perished aboard the Columbia space shuttle in 2003.
The Aventa Ensemble Performs Boulez’s Dérive II on Canadian Tour
Jan. 11, 2011Following on the heels of its successful US premiere at Miller Theatre last month by the Talea Ensemble, Pierre Boulez's Dérive II was performed by the Aventa Ensemble in multiple performances across Canada.
Tobias Picker’s Awakenings and Fantastic Mr. Fox on UK Tours
Jan. 11, 2011Tobias Picker's new ballet Awakenings continues its massive UK tour with the Rambert Dance Company while the English Touring Opera takes the composer's Fantastic Mr. Fox on its own tour of 12 cities across the UK.
Toshio Hosokawa’s Woven Dreams Given its US Premiere by The Cleveland Orchestra
Jan. 11, 2011Toshio Hosokawa's Woven Dreams, a Roche Commission for The Cleveland Orchestra,receives its US premiere on January 20 in Cleveland conducted by Franz Welser-Möst.