Callithumpian Consort Monday, June 21 Williams hall Stephen Drury, piano Founded by pianist andconductor Stephen Drury sometime in the1990 s, they are an ensemble http://www.callithumpian.org/html/news/sicpp04.htm
Extractions: June 21 - 26, 2004 New England Conservatory School for Continuing Education will present a six-evening concert series of new music as part of the Summer Institute for Contemporary Piano Performance (known by its acronym SICPP and pronounced, as always, "sick puppy"). This annual concert series, which has become known as Boston's most concentrated, extensive, and adventurous new music event, will feature international performers of new music as well as local champions of dissonance. Special guests will include pianist Ursula Oppens and composer-in-residence Christian Wolff. Also, for the first time on one Boston stage, the Callithumpian Consort presents Peter Maxwell Davies masterpiece 8 Songs for a Mad King along with its sister piece Miss Donnithorne's Maggot Concerts will take place at New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass. every evening from Monday, June 21 to Saturday, June 26 at 8PM. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Past Faust Harrison Piano Events Composer and pianist MICHAEL HARRISON is one of the worlds leading His subsequent teachers have included Gabriel Chodos, Steven hall, and Edith Oppens. http://www.faustharrisonpianos.com/piano-events-past.asp
Extractions: TERRY RILEY and MICHAEL HARRISON To inaugurate our new expanded performance space Faust Harrison Pianos hosted a rare performances by American composer/pianists Terry Riley and Michael Harrison. Riley and Harrison have been close friends and colleagues for over 20 years, having performed North Indian classical vocal concerts together as disciples of the late master Indian vocalist Pandit Pran Nath. This is the first time they appeared together in the United States, performing their own piano music. In his first New York solo piano concert in a decade, minimalist icon Terry Riley performed recent piano works and songs and Michael Harrison performed a 45-minute abridged version of his award winning work Revelation: for Harmonically Tuned Piano. Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg currently scores "Dora the Explorer" for Nickelodeon/CBS. He has toured as keyboardist and vocalist with David Byrne, Ruben Blades and Bebel Gilberto. His studies of North Indian classical singing with Michael Harrison are a major influence in his recent series, Chants, Songs and Musical Landscapes, which he has presented at the Guggenheim Museum and Knitting Factory, alone and with such downtown luminaries as Ken Butler and Robert Dick. This concert devoted to works by Chopin and Bach marks his first classical recital in many years, celebrating his renewed studies with Michael Rogers.
The University Of Chicago Presents Steven Mackey Indigenous Instruments for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano FULTON RECITAL hall, The Pacifica Quartet and pianist Lisa Kaplan http://chicagopresents.uchicago.edu/series/ccp/2003-04.html
Extractions: Sofia Gubaidulina Perception for soprano, baritone, string sextet and tape** The Contemporary Chamber Players delves into the intensely personal musical worlds of three exciting and distinctive composers. Sofia Gubaidulina, preeminent living Russian composer, is known for creating music of profound mystery and spiritual depth. In a rare performance of her monumental cantata Perception , Chicago audiences will hear her haunting meditation on texts by German poet Francisco Tanzer for the first time. Argentinian-born Osvaldo Golijov expresses very different emotions in his string nonet Last Round , a fiery homage to the late tango master Astor Piazzolla. With violins and violas standing in traditional tango orchestra style, two string quartets confront one another, transforming heated passion into driving rhythm and melody. Rounding out the program is
Stephen Drury Named 1989 Musician of the Year by the Boston Globe , pianist Stephen Drury He made a very successful New York debut at Carnegie Recital hall in 1984 http://www.newalbion.com/artists/drurys/
Extractions: Named 1989 Musician of the Year by the "Boston Globe", pianist Stephen Drury has concertized throughout the United States and the world. He made a very successful New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1984 as the winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and has since given solo performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, New York's Symphony Space and many other widely varied venues. A champion of twentieth-century music, Stephen Drury's performances of music ranging from the piano sonatas of Charles Ives to works by John Cage and the music of John Zorn have received the highest critical acclaim. He has appeared at the Subtropics Festival in Miami and the Festival of New American Music in Sacramento as well as at Roulette and The Knitting Factory in New York. He directed the world premiere of George Russell's "Time Line" for orchestra, chorus, jazz band and soloists in 1992. In 1988-89 he organized a year-long festival of the music of John Cage and, at the composer's request, played the premiere of Cage's "101" with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in April, 1989. In 1991 he commissioned new works for solo piano from John Cage and John Zorn with funding provided by Meet The Composer and performed the works in Paris and at the Walker Center in Minneapolis. In March 1995, he performed the world premiere of John Zorn's concerto "Piano Requia" with the Cologne Radio Orchestra and conductor Dennis Russell Davies. Mr. Drury was selected by the United States Information Agency for its Artistic Ambassador Program, which led to a 1986 European recital tour. A second tour in the autumn of 1988 took him to Pakistan, Hong Kong and Japan. He gave the first piano recitals ever heard in Julianehaab, Greenland, and Quetta, Pakistan. In 1989 the National Endowment for the Arts awarded Mr. Drury a Solo Recitalist Fellowship which enabled him to give residencies and recitals of American music for two years. On tour in the 1992-93 season, he gave the Latin American premieres of works by Gyorgi Ligeti, John Zorn and
Smithsonian Chamber Music Society The intimate surroundings of the hall of Musical Instruments at the National Grammywinning pianist Lambert Orkis makes three appearances with three http://residentassociates.org/rap/perf-arts/chamber.asp
Extractions: Topics: The Smithsonian Associates presents the twenty-eighth season... of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society , featuring musical masterpieces from the late Renaissance to the 20th century, played on some of the most highly prized musical instruments in the world. As an added bonus, one hour prior to each program, SCMS artistic director Kenneth Slowik continues his popular pre-concert lectures, shedding light on the glorious music and the life and times of the featured composers. Smithsonian Chamber Music Society audiences enjoy the unparalleled experience of hearing two magnificent matched quartets of instruments, one made by Antonio Stradivari, the other by his teacher Nicolo Amati, in this popular series. Each
Performances Memory, Mourning and Machines, solo recital by pianist Geoffrey Burleson. Ensemble X; Steven Stucky, conductor. Hockett Family Recital hall, http://www.princeton.edu/~bwhite/perform.htm
Extractions: 2000 Performances And Hannah Prayed. Dance score with choreography by Joan Wagman. Momentum Interdisciplinary Arts. Eddy Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA. March 10-12, 2000. Chansons D'Amour and The Sojer and the Throut. Roger Zahab and Michael Smith, violins. Momentum Interdisciplinary Arts. Eddy Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA. March 10-12, 2000. Third Rule of Thumb. Fromm Foundation Commission for the Talujon Percussion Quartet . Taplin Auditorium, Princeton, NJ. March 22, 2000. No Man's Land. Barbara White, clarinet. Fromm Foundation Concert. Paine Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, March 24, 2000. When the Smoke Clears. Princeton Composers' Ensemble: Anna Lim, violin; Michael Lowenstern , clarinet; Nancy Zeltsman , marimba. Taplin Auditorium, Princeton, NJ, May 16, 2000. The Rollstone Marches and Raging River, Rolling Stone. Continental Harmony commission from the American Composers Forum . There are two events: The Rollstone Marches: Fitchburg High School Bands, directed by Paul Morey, Independence Day Parade (10 a.m. along Main Street), Fitchburg, MA, July 4, 2000.
January 2005 Music Calendar (Northwestern University News) 11, Regenstein Recital hall. Renowned pianistcomposer and Northwestern alumnus Bob 13, Lutkin hall. During his performance, pianist and School of Music http://www.northwestern.edu/univ-relations/media_relations/releases/2004/12/janu
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EMI Classics | Biographies | STEPHEN KOVACEVICH He has had a long and distinguished career as a concert pianist and is In November 2000 he appeared at Londons Royal Festival hall as part of the http://www.emiclassics.com/artists/biogs/skob.html
Extractions: Stephen Kovacevich was born in Los Angeles in 1940 and made his debut as a pianist at the age of 11. At the age of 18 he moved to England to study with Dame Myra Hess. He has had a long and distinguished career as a concert pianist and is particularly noted for his radical interpretations of the classical repertoire. Stephen Kovacevich records exclusively for EMI Classics and is currently recording the complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas. His release of the Beethoven Op.31 sonatas prompted Robert Layton to write "Even if you have other versions of these sonatas get this disc, for I believe that if the series continues as it has begun, the Kovacevich cycle will occupy a standing not far short of that enjoyed by Schnabel in the heyday of 78s or Kempff in the early days of LP." Syrinx and the Prokofiev Sonata. Although strongly associated with the Classical masters, Stephen Kovacevich has commissioned, with the support of the Arts Council of England, a solo piano work Southern Lament by fellow American, Stephen Montague, which received its world premiere at the 1997 Cheltenham International Music Festival. Further performances were given in the US and London, including the BBC Proms and the Royal Festival Hall. He has also performed chamber music recitals with artists such as Lynn Harrell, Michael Collins, Antonio Pappano, Barbara Hendricks and Cecilia Bartoli.
MP3tunes.com pianist/Composer Steven Cravis takes this adage to heart. Steven, whose two CDreleases, TRUE REFLECTIONS and THE SOUND OF LIGHT, are currently available on http://www.mp3tunes.com/album_details.php?album_id=17604
The National Concert Hall | What's On / Celebrity Season Welcome to Ireland s National Concert hall, NCH, one of Europe s leading Steven Isserlis, cello Stephen Hough, piano. Thursday 27 October 2005, 8pm http://www.nch.ie/whatson/ccs_season_details05.asp
Extractions: Steven Isserlis is a cellist whose passion for music transcends conventional divisions. A cellist acclaimed worldwide for his musicality and technique alike, he is equally at home drawing the audience into his circle of friends for chamber music or on the concert platform with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras and conductors. From highly acclaimed performances of standard repertoire in recital and with the worlds finest orchestras, to a particular interest in unusual works by pianist-composers of the late nineteenth century, Stephen Hough combines the imagination and pianistic colour illuminating the very essence of the music he plays. He plays recitals in major halls and series all over the world and is a frequent guest at many international music festivals. The Capital Times "Both Steven Isserlis and Stephen Hough are at the top of their fields. This was amply demonstrated by the quality and class of their playing and rapport with one another...Isserlis cello was beautifully warm and mellow, with expressive and delicate playing. The piano writing was impressionistic and, in parts, rippled under the cello in minimalist style. The playing was full of subtle delight and superb musicianship.
Jazz Pianist Resumé Jeffrey Chappell, Classical and Jazz pianist, Performer, Composer, Twopianojazz concert with Steven Harlos at University of North Texas, Denton, TX, http://www.jeffreychappell.com/jazzresume.htm
TantaraRecords.com Steven Anderson keyboards, jazz composer, student director of jazz combo Dian Baker - pianist Late Conversations Clyn Barrus - conductor, violist http://tantararecords.com/backpage.php?p=music_makers
Coker College Stephen Carlson Carnegie Hall Concert Carlson to Make NY Debut. at Carnegie hall. For more information, contact JamesJolly, director of marketing and communications, at 843.383.8018 http://www.coker.edu/news/Carlson at Carnegie hall.htm
Extractions: Carlson to Make NY Debut at Carnegie Hall For more information, contact James Jolly , director of marketing and communications, at 843.383.8018 Weill Recital Hal l Hartsville, SC - Stephen Carlson, assistant professor of music at Coker College, will make his New York debut as a solo recitalist in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. The recital will feature Schumanns Symphonic Etudes and Stravinskys Three Movements from Petrushka, which are considered two pinnacles of piano literature. Carlson will also perform selected works of Beethoven, Debussy and Scriabin. General admission tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. To purch ase tickets call CarnegieCharge at 212/247-7800 or visit www.carnegiehall.org Carlson is a versatile soloist and chamber musician who has performed throughout the Midwest and the Southeastern United States, as well as eastern Canada. Since 1995, he has regularly appeared at Minnesota Valley Sommarfest, performing a wide array of solo and chamber works. A member of the Coker faculty since 2000, Carlson completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance and pedagogy at the University of Iowa, where he studied under internationally acclaimed pianist Uriel Tsachor. He is a member of the Performing Artist Roster of the South Carolina Arts Commission and he has played chamber music with members of the South Carolina Philharmonic and the Charleston and Greenville Symphonies.
Purchase College - Music - Steven Lubin - Bio Biographical information on Steven Lubin, faculty member, As a modern pianist,one of his recently completed tours brought him to Ukraine and then back http://www.purchase.edu/academics/music/faculty/lubin/
Extractions: audio clips Steven Lubin has emerged as an international concert artist of exceptional distinction with his concerto appearances and recitals on both modern and period pianos. As a modern pianist, one of his recently completed tours brought him to Ukraine and then back to the U.S. with the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra. He was featured in Prokofievs Concerto no. 1 in performances characterized, according to a critics description, by a spirit of fresh adventure. In the past few years he has performed in Viennas Musikverein, Amsterdams Concertgebouw, Frances Colmar Festival, Germanys Tage alter Music Festival, in a tour of seven Spanish cities, and in many cities in North America. During his 30-year career, he has performed in the major halls of North America and Europe and has made 20 recordings for major labels, many of which have been cited for special distinction by Gramophone Stereo Review , the Penguin Guide The New Fork Times Diapason Alte Musik aktuell Geijutsu
Department Of Music - Calendar Of Events Click here for Ticket, Concert hall, Parking Information Emeritus facultypianist Nigel Coxe flutist Susan Rotholz. Nigel Coxe Nigel Coxe http://www.umass.edu/music/calendar/
Cal Poly's Spanos Theatre Hosts Pianist Hough Oct. 14 Magazine), classical pianist Stephen Hough makes his Central Coast debut with colleagues such as Steven Isserlis, Joshua Bell, Pamela Frank, http://calpolynews.calpoly.edu/news_releases/2004/2004_news_releases/sept_04/hou
Bang On A Can Summer Institute Of Music The Rova Saxophone Quartet, Array Music, Zeitgeist, the Steven Scott Bowed Piano Terry Riley to be the greatest composer pianist since Prokofieff. http://www.bangonacan.org/summerinstriley.html
Extractions: California Composer Terry Riley launched what is now known as the Minimalist movement with his revolutionary classic IN C in 1964. This seminal work provided a new concept in musical form based on interlocking repetitive patterns. It's impact was to change the course of 20th Century music and it's influence has been heard in the works of prominent composers such as Steve Reich, Philip Glass and John Adams and in the music of Rock Groups such as The Who, The Soft Machine, Tangerine Dream, Curved Air and many others. Terry's hypnotic, multi-layered, polymetric, brightly orchestrated eastern While teaching at Mills College in Oakland in the 1970's he met David Harrington, founder and leader of the Kronos Quartet and they began the long association that has so far produced 12 string quartets, a quintet Crows Rosary and a concerto for string quartet, The Sands which was the Salzburg Festival's first ever new music commission. Cadenza on the Night Plain was selected by both Time and Newsweek as one of the 10 best Classical albums of the year. The epic 5 quartet cycle, Salome Dances for Peace was selected as the #1 Classical album album of the year by USA Today and was nominated for a Grammy. More recently Kronos commissioned and premiered the Three Requiem quartets written in 1998 and 1999. The 3rd Requiem quartet, Requiem for Adam received wide critical acclaim marking a 20 year association for Riley and Kronos.
American Composers Orchestra -February 27, 2004 - Zankel Hall Zankel hall. Orchestra Underground. Steven Sloane, conductor A solo pianistappears but plays only momentarily, when the orchestra is not playing. http://www.americancomposers.org/rel20040227.htm
