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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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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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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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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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Patrick Mason Recital
September 21, 2010, 7:30 PM
Grusin Hall UC Boulder
World Premiere of "Five Songs on Poems of James Wright" by Monica Houghton
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Duo46 at Tempe Center for the Arts
September 21, 2010
Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe.
Duo46 presents an intriguing mix of musical masterpieces capturing an array of style and emotion. Guitarist Matt Gould and violinist Beth Ilana Schneider have performed all over the world.
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Whalefall (New England Premiere)
September 24, 2010, 7 PM
Church of St. John the Evangelist, 35 Bowdoin Street, Boston
First Annual Contemporary Americana Festival Program I
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NORMAL LOVE @ The FIRST EVER Bang On A Can Marathon in Philadelphia
September 12, 2010
World Cafe Live
Ten hours of nonstop music at the World Café Live. 2pm - Midnight

"In short: nonstop sound, eclectic super-mix, sonic nirvana, provocative creators, orchestral frenzy, all things new."
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Cleveland Composers Guild Concert
October 3, 2010
Drinko Hall, Cleveland State University
Blue Shuffle (the electric premiere) Don Better, electric guitar
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