Pictured is Aaron Jay Kernis with Nina Perlove, executive director of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, after his April 24th induction. The ceremony took place in Minnesota before the world premiere of Kernis’ new Viola Concerto performed by…
From May 9 – 11, Derek Bermel serves as composer-in-residence with the Colorado Chamber Players, where they’ll perform several of his works including Mulatash Stomp and the recent work A Short History of the Universe for clarinet and string quartet.…
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…
Aaron Jay Kernis has been named as an inductee into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame! The official celebration occurs on April 24, when Kernis will be formally inducted during a ceremony that will take place immediately before the…