Christopher Hyde of The Portland Press Herald (Maine) attended the Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music at Bowdoin College, and noted “the festival [had] so many spectacular performances. The most outstanding example was by Derek Bermel, a noted composer and clarinet…
This summer, the Seattle Chamber Music Society commissioned a new work from Derek Bermel — Death with Interruptions. It premiered on July 14, and music critic Linda Bargreen of The Seattle Times called it “…an attractive and contemplative trio…[which] grows in…
Recently, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performed Pierre Jalbert’s work Visual Abstract. The culture blog Oberon’s Grove describes the work as “fascinating, spiritual, lyrical, vibrant” and more. Read the complete review here.
Recently, the American Composers Orchestra gave the NY premiere of Derek Bermel’s Mar de Setembro, featuring vocalist Luciana Souza. New York Times critic Steve Smith called Bermel’s score “unambiguously luscious music,” and noted he is “a versatile, respectful chameleon…[who] weds…
Recently, Derek Bermel sat down with Christie’s Auction House to talk about his jazz concerto Migration Series, based on Jacob Lawrence’s 6-panel painting series of the same name. Find out more about why Bremel’s first encounter with the artist’s series…
Pianist Xiayin Wang’s March 10 concert at Alice Tully Hall featured the premiere of Richard Danielpour’s The Celestial Circus – a new work for two pianos and percussion. Wang was joined by her colleague Ray Wong and percussionists Lisa Pegher,…
Tim Fain recently performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the 24th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert alongside noted performers Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, Robert Randolph, Nico Muhly and more. Brittany Spanos of The Village Voice writes, “The institution…
If you’d like to get a snapshot of Aaron Jay Kernis’ music, here’s some insight from the blog Off Topic’d (by Ralph Graves). In this brief and informative survey of Kernis’ music, readers are introduced (or reintroduced) to some of…
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra gave the Scottish premiere of Aaron Jay Kernis‘ Newly Drawn Sky, conducted by Donald Runnicles. Music critic Kenneth Walton called the work, “…picturesque [with] a language full of warmth, sensuousness and instant allure.” Read The…
Dallas-based new music ensemble Voices of Change opened their 2013-14 season on October 20 at Caruth Auditorium with a performance of Pierre Jalbert’s Trio for Clarinet, Violin and Piano. Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News called the piece the…