Tim Fain gives “voice” to the violin of “Solomon Northrup,” the lead character in the forthcoming film 12 Years a Slave. Based on historical events, British director Steve McQueen created a film that has already garnered major attention at international…
Join Copland House on September 28 to celebrate two(!) milestones – Copland House’s 15th Anniversary and the 5th season of musical adventures at Merestead. Featured performers include: baritone James Martin; flutist Linda Chesis; clarinetist Derek Bermel; violinist Karina Canellakis; cellist…
John Pitcher of Nashville Scene reviews Richard Danielpour’s newest Naxos CD: the Nashville Symphony’s world premiere recordings of Darkness in the Ancient Valley, A Woman’s Life, and Lacrimae Beati. Giancarlo Guerrero conducts, joined by soprano soloists Angela Brown and Hila…
As Tim Fain continues his Portals multi-media tour around the world, here’s what Jessica Nicholas of the Sydney Morning Herald said about the Australian premiere: “…[Fain] throws off Glass’ trademark cascading arpeggios with jaw-dropping ease, yet the effect is anything…
On September 22, Copland House celebrates its 15th Anniversary with its annual gala. This year, “A Cut Above,” features chef Michael Lomonaco (of famed restaurant Porter House New York) and Copland House join to celebrate the roots of American cuisine…
In September, online magazine NewMusicBox featured Derek Bermel in “Context is Key” — an in-depth conversation with journalist Frank J. Oteri. Here’s an excerpt: “An overriding humanism has been at the heart of everything that Bermel does, which extends beyond…
This summer, Moab Music Festival was featured on NPR Classical’s “Deceptive Cadence” as a must-see among “some of the summer’s best events”. View the listing here. Moab Music Festival was also featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York…
In May, Derek Bermel traveled to Dallas and served a composer residency with Voices of Change. He also participated as a featured performer in a concert that showcased his music: Cat Calls; Twin Trio; Schizm, and Mulatosh Stomp. Read why…