From October 17 – 20, Copland House (Cortland Manor, NY) is partnering with The Jacob Burns Film Center (Pleasantville, NY) to present a mini-festival of Aaron Copland’s music for film and chamber ensemble. “Copland’s film music was really innovative in…
Copland House has announced the 2013 composer-participants in the Copland House Residency Awards. Artistic and Executive Director Michael Boriskin shares, “These residencies have always embraced both emerging and established artists, and we’re very pleased that this year’s residents range widely…
On October 16, Mazzini Dance Collective joins the American Modern Ensemble for the world premiere choreography of Pierre Jalbert’s popular chamber work Visual Abstracts. Conceived by choreographer/Annmaria Mazzini, the peformance is sponsored by Ear Heart Music chamber series and takes…
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…
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…
At its spring 2013 benefit in Tribeca, New York City, the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announced the appointment of Grammy-nominated composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel as Artistic Director for a three-year term, beginning with the 2013-14 season. As Artistic Director,…
Aaron Jay Kernis’ new trumpet concerto “A Voice A Messenger” premiered on April 2 at the Krannert Center in Illinois. Written for the New York Philharmonic’s 1st chair Philip Smith, conductor Robert Rumbelow led the University of Illinois Wind Symphony…
“Ask Your Mama,” Laura Karpman’s multimedia theater piece, returns to New York City on March 23rd at the historic Apollo Theater, in a co-production with Manhattan School of Music. Read The Huffington Post’s feature of Karpman’s own words about…