• July 27, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Alicia Terzian and 40 YEARS OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

    Argentinian composer and conductor Alicia Terzian is no stranger to the world stage. With her group, Grupo Encuentros, Terzian has toured across dozens of countries, bringing the works of Latin [...]

  • July 25, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Clipper Erickson, Composer-Performer Collaboration, and TABLEAU TEMPEST & TANGO

    The relationship between composer and performer is a unique one. Composers know the motives behind writing a piece and how they want that piece to sound, and they must find [...]

  • July 23, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Nick Vines and HIPSTER ZOMBIES FROM MARS

    Described as “exquisite” (Gramophone), "riveting" (The New York Times), “arresting” (The Boston Globe), “full, extravagant and wild” (Sydney Morning Herald), and “edgy, bright and entertaining as hell” (NewMusicBox), Australian composer [...]

  • July 20, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Jiří Skopal and HYMNUS

    Czech conductor Jiří Skopal has been teaching and leading choirs for more than 40 years. He has led choirs to international acclaim, one of the most notable being the Jitro Czech [...]

  • July 18, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: John Robertson and SYMPHONY NO. 1

    John Robertson, a New Zealand native and Canada resident, has composed works in most major classical music genres, from orchestra to opera. Born into a non-musical family, John was fascinated [...]

  • July 16, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Michael Arnowitt and SWEET SPONTANEOUS

    Praised for his creativity, passion, and imagination in performance and composition, Michael Arnowitt is a classical and jazz pianist of international renown. His piano compositions have been described as a [...]

  • July 10, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Meira Warshauer and CORO DEL MUNDO

    Meira Warshauer’s music has been performed to critical acclaim throughout North America and Europe, as well as in South America, the Middle East, and Asia. Her works are regularly heard [...]

  • July 2, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: J. A. Kawarsky and CORO DEL MUNDO

    Dr. Jay A. Kawarsky is an accomplished composer, teacher, and performer, with an impressive resume both at home and abroad. Possessing degrees in music from Iowa State University and Northwestern [...]

  • June 29, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Diego Vega and REASON & REVERENCE

    Columbia native Diego Vega discovered a love for music and composition at a young age. Throughout his career, he has composed numerous pieces, taught music theory and composition, and has [...]

  • June 27, 2018

    THE INSIDE STORY: Michael Murray and CORO DEL MUNDO

    Composer Michael Murray has been recognized around the globe for his work in choral music, orchestral and chamber compositions, and film and theatre scoring. He has been described as "a master [...]