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Composer Fred Onovwerosuoke publishes second volume of piano studies
April 15, 2010
St Louis
Composer Fred Onovwerosuoke completes the second volume of the Twenty-Four Studies in African Rhythms.
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Milli Piyango-flute, cello, & piano
September 8, 2010
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Pasadena
The Divan Consort begins their 2nd season with a performance of Ken Walicki's Milli Piyango.
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Release of Rossetti Songs
May 25, 2010
New York
Norman Mathews' Rossetti Songs, for soprano, piano, flute, and cello have been released on a new CD, entitled "Rapport" by Navona Records
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Light
9/17/2010
California State University, Long Beach
Premiere of "Light" for double-bass and computer
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Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute
October 25 - 30, 2010
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
 
Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute 
& "Future Classics" Concert
October 25-30, 2010 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis


Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
photo: Ann Marsden


Seven composers have been selected as participants in the Minnesota Orchestra's 10th Annual Composer Institute. Chosen from a pool of 167 candidates through a competitive process, these seven composers hail from locations throughout the U.S., and their works represent a variety of musical styles. They are:
  • Taylor Brizendine (Los Angeles, CA): MANDRAGORA OFFICINARUM
  • Wang Jie (Phildelphia, PA): SYMPHONY #1
  • Polina Nazaykinskaya (Austin, TX): WINTER BELLS
  • Clint Needham (Bloomington, IN): THE BODY ELECTRIC
  • Ben Phelps (Los Angeles, CA): OVERTURE MAXIMUS
  • Narong Prangcharoen (Kansas City, MO): NAMASKAR
  • David Weaver (Philadelphia, PA): MUTATIS MUTANDIS
These seven composers will travel to Minneapolis for six days of rehearsals, seminars and tutoring sessions from October 25 to 30, 2010, culminating in a public "Future Classics" concert of their works with The Minnesota Orchestra led by the Orchestra's Music Director Osmo Vänskä.
 
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Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute
October 15 - 30, 2010
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
 
Minnesota Orchestra
Composer Institute 
& "Future Classics" Concert
October 25-30, 2010 at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis

Seven composers have been selected as participants in the Minnesota Orchestra's 10th Annual Composer Institute. Chosen from a pool of 167 candidates through a competitive process, these seven composers hail from locations throughout the U.S., and their works represent a variety of musical styles. They are:
  • Taylor Brizendine (Los Angeles, CA): MANDRAGORA OFFICINARUM
  • Wang Jie (Phildelphia, PA): SYMPHONY #1
  • Polina Nazaykinskaya (Austin, TX): WINTER BELLS
  • Clint Needham (Bloomington, IN): THE BODY ELECTRIC
  • Ben Phelps (Los Angeles, CA): OVERTURE MAXIMUS
  • Narong Prangcharoen (Kansas City, MO): NAMASKAR
  • David Weaver (Philadelphia, PA): MUTATIS MUTANDIS
These seven composers will travel to Minneapolis for six days of rehearsals, seminars and tutoring sessions from October 25 to 30, 2010, culminating in a public "Future Classics" concert of their works with The Minnesota Orchestra led by the Orchestra's Music Director Osmo Vänskä. The concert will take place at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Friday, October 29.

 
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Chamber Music in Boston
August 7, 2010
Lilypad
Music of Jim Scully and Nolan Stolz will be featured on this concert of new chamber music.
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Opera Buffet Presents: Inside The Kaleidoscope
August 7, 8, 10, 11, 14
Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis
One-of-a-kind opera variety show. Arresting, experimental, contemporary, and in English. A colorful blend of intense drama and engaging humor by artists from Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Sunny Knable Piano Recital
August 4, 2010
Westminster Presbyterian, Sacramento
Pianist Sunny Knable performs the works of Barber, Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Bolcom and himself at the beautiful Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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Los Angeles Flute Orchestra Lobby Concert
Sat. Aug 14th, 2010 7:00pm
NFA Convention, Anaheim Marriot, Gold Key Alcove, Anaheim, CA
Los Angeles Flute Orchestra appearance at the 2010 National Flute Association Convention
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Soprano Marie Betcher in BYNA
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Central Presbyterian Church, 8th and Brazos, Austin, Texas
Acclaimed soprano Marie Betcher in an encore performance of Rudy Davenport & Delilah Elsen's BYNA: Life Songs of a Southern Appalachian Woman of Cherokee Descent. Featuring Douglas Harvey- Principal Cellist- Austin Symphony & Austin Lyric Opera, Austin Haller- Associate Music Director of St. David's Episcopal Church and Kevin Berg- 2009 Finalist for Principal Oboist-San Francisco Symphony. Presented by The Austin Interfaith Arts and Music Festival. For more information go to: http://www.austininterfaithfestival.org/concert.htm or www.rudydavenport.com

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New Event
Thursday 8/26/2010
Tritone, 1508 South Street, Philadelphia
Sonic Liberation Front featuring guest Cecil Brooks, trpt, [Sun Ra Arkestra] Thurs 9PM
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Vision of Sound on Composer's Voice Concert Series
August 29th, 2010
Jan Hus Church, New York City
Vox Novus: Composer's Voice Concert Series featuring Vision of Sound: A Concert of Live Music and Dance
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Duo46 with Clarinetist Jana Starling
September 12, 2010
Arizona State University
Duo46 will join clarinetist Jana Starling in the performance of "Whirl" by David Lipten and "October Serenade" by Carson Cooman.
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