Steinway artist Gerardo Teissonnière presents a program of Central and South American composers, the World Premiere of Fein’s “Omega Variations” and Beethoven’s monumental final sonata, Op. 111.
Juhi Bansal’s monumental Loss, Love, and Exile shines a light on the experiences of Women in modern-day Afghanistan. Herschel Garfein’s new song cycle fuses the words of Rae Armantrout with his Rock-influenced sensibilities. Finally, contrasting works by Evan Fein, Tom Cipullo, Will Liverman, and Carlos Simon explore the Lost/Found dichotomy.
Freelance Life [String Quartet No. 2] (2017) Op. 21 30′ (Suspension Bridges—Frozen Reservoir—The Temple of Dendur—Hipsters’ Paradise—Rush Hour)
Cello Sonata No. 3 [2022] Op. 33 25′
Ný íslensk þjóðlög (New Icelandic Folksongs) [Thorvaldur David Kristjansson](2009) 30′ Op. 9 [Ice]
Baritone & piano (tenor transposition available)
Einstein Rings (2015) 7′ Op. 18a
3(picc).3(ca).3(opt. Eb, bcl).3(cbn). 4.3.3.1. 3 perc, timp, hp, pn/cel. Strings.
Einstein Rings (2014) 8′ Op. 18 Premiered by the Case (CWRU) Symphonic Winds
John Corigliano
Samuel Adler
Tom Cipullo
Margaret Brouwer
Gerardo Teissonnière, Steinway Artist
Kent Tritle, Music Director Oratorio Society of New York & Musica Sacra
Laura Dixon Strickling
Gity Razaz
Soprano Laura Strickling was nominated for Best Classical Vocal Album for her album 40@40, the first installation of world-premiere recordings of art songs commissioned by the singer. Ms. Strickling notes: "These twenty songs, from composers and poets of diverse backgrounds, are exceptional in their beauty, depth, quality, and range of emotional expression." Laura releases 40@40 in collaboration with acclaimed pianist Daniel Schlosberg to further the advancement of modern art song in celebration of her 40th birthday.
Evan Fein & Luke Severn proudly announce the release of their duo album, Over Under. Fein’s debut album as composer and pianist features his own Cello Sonata No. 2, composed for Severn and premiered in Melbourne, Australia in 2022, as well as Brahms’s evergreen Sonata for Violoncello and Piano No. 1, Op. 38. Released by Move Records, Australia’s oldest classical music label, Over Under is available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and other platforms.
Grammy-nominated soprano Laura Strickling releases 40@40, the first installation of world-premiere recordings of art songs commissioned by the singer. Ms. Strickling notes: "These twenty songs, from composers and poets of diverse backgrounds, are exceptional in their beauty, depth, quality, and range of emotional expression." Laura releases 40@40 in collaboration with acclaimed pianist Daniel Schlosberg to further the advancement of modern art song in celebration of her 40th birthday.
The Fairfield County Chorale has announced its 2023-24 season:
Performance Date: March 9, 2024: Palmieri’s “Missa a Buenos Aires” also known as “MisaTango” with mezzo-soprano Malena Dayen as the soloist. The concert will also include music by Ola Giejlo and Evan Fein.
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