The New York Philharmonic and League of American Orchestras co-commissioned a new viola concerto for Principal Violist Cynthia Phelps from young composer Julia Adolphe, which premiered in 2017.
November 10, 2017
Press
Kernis’ writing here is still sophisticated, just not busy or overly complex. Sometimes he takes the orchestra in unexpected directions, as when a setting of Rumi’s earthy and philosophical poems take on high pitched urgency. “Mrs. Midas,” is more like a monodrama or a scene from an opera.”
As the principal violist of the New York Philharmonic, Cynthia Phelps is at the pinnacle of her field – she talks to NPR’s Morning Edition about guiding the orchestra’s inner voice.
October 1, 2017
The New York Times noted that being the center of attention suits Cynthia Phelps well…that her visibility, along with her superb musicianship and her leadership qualities, makes her an apt a symbol of the orchestra.
Moab Music Festival marks 25 years of music among the rocks Another season of “music in concert with the landscape” is opening next week. August 26, 2017
Premiere of Julia Adolph’s viola concerto written for violist Cynthia Phelps at the Eastern Music Festival is a a substantial contribution to the repertoire…I hope it gets recorded by Phelps as soloist.
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