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Lee Hoiby at 90

Feb. 17, 2016

Lee Hoiby at 90

February 17 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of composer Lee Hoiby (1926-2011). Hoiby's gift for musical fantasy was a constant throughout a long life of boundless creative output. His rich catalog of works encompasses operas, oratorios, choral works, concerti, chamber works, song cycles, and more than 100 songs, many of them championed by such singers as Leontyne Price, Marilyn Horne, and Frederica von Stade.



Upcoming performances this season include:

This Is the Rill Speaking (1991) an opera in one act
April 23 & 24, 2016 · Austin Peay University

After Eden (1966) ballet for orchestra
April 9 & 10, 2016 · Virginia Arts Festival
Richmond Ballet; Virginia Symphony Orchestra


Lee Hoiby's music is published by Rock Valley Music Corporation (administered by Schott Music Corporation, New York) and G. Schirmer, Inc., as well as Boosey & Hawkes and Peermusic Classical. Click here for a tribute from G. Schirmer, Inc.

Many chamber and vocal works by Lee Hoiby are available for sale from PSNY,
including Dark Rosaleen (2000) for piano quartet:



View samples of Hoiby's scores:
This Is the Rill Speaking (1991) an opera in one act
American Parade (2006) for orchestra
The Italian Lesson (1982) a music monologue for soprano (or mezzo) and ensemble



For more information on Lee Hoiby, vist schott-music.com. 

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