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Aribert Reimann Awarded Ernst von Siemens Prize
Feb. 01, 2011Aribert Reimann is the recipient of the 2011 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. His landmark opera, Medea, which had its world premiere last year in Vienna, is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray from Arthaus Musik.
The Joffrey Ballet Performs Chicago Premiere of The Merry Widow Ballet
Feb. 01, 2011February 16 sees the Chicago debut of the ballet adaptation of Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow, choreographed by Ronald Hynd at the Joffrey Ballet.
Stephen Paulus’ The Postman Always Rings Twice at Boston University
Feb. 01, 2011Stephen Paulus' The Postman Always Rings Twice graces the opera stage of Boston University with four performances this month conducted by William Lumpkin and directed by Jim Petosa.
Steve Martland’s Horses of Instruction Featured at Ecstatic Music Festival
Feb. 01, 2011On February 10 the Bang on a Can All-Stars perform Steve Martland’s Horses of Instruction at Merkin Hall in New York City as part of the Ecstatic Music Festival.
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.