(Voices from the Shadow) Collaboration with coloratura mezzosoprano, Ayana Sambuu Zandraa
The Carolina Chamber Players
European premiere of A Sense of Betrayal by the Carolina Chamber Players at the Reformierte StadtKirche, Wien
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World Premieres and Performance 2022-2023
European premiere of A Sense of Betrayal by the Carolina Chamber Players at the Reformierte StadtKirche, Wien
The premiere of my orchestration of the Rachmaninoff Suites for Two Pianos, No. 1 and No. 2 for orchestra, commissioned by the Wisconsin Philharmonic, Alexander Platt, Director
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(Voices from the Shadow) Collaboration with coloratura mezzosoprano, Ayana Sambuu Zandraa
Canis Lupus
A series of compositions that incorporate the sounds of wolves.
My interview with poet and songwriter Tim Eddy about his poem, Continuum published in his new book, “I Only Asked for Blue” which I set for soprano, violin, and two guitars, premiered by the Carolina Chamber Players at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington in March of 2023.
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Continuum, © Tim Eddy used by permission from the author
Have you ever wondered how a fine instrument like a ‘cello is made? My interview with Alejandro Puig, a violinmaker, should shed some light on this subject. We’ll also hear ‘cellist and teacher, Wyatt Sutherland trying out a new ‘cello made by Alejandro. And, please listen to the end of the segment as you will hear Wyatt perform the Gigue from Bach’s 5th Suite for ‘Cello in C minor. (Wyatt’s recording used by permission)
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An interview with a young Ukrainian violinist, Nazar Mikhailychenko from Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine talking about his flight from his war-torn country and the prospects for his future.
Adagio from Bach Sonata No. 1 for Violin and the Melody by Skoryk from the film The High Pass performed by Nazar Mikhailychenko use by permission.
Orchestra music, Fight, You Will Prevail by William Grosvenor Neil
I am grateful to Fiona Haywood of BeingNeighborly in East Grinstead, England for her assistance in meeting and interviewing Nazar.
This podcast is copyrighted in 2022 by William Grosvenor Neil and produced by TheComposerStudio.Com, LLC
Canis Lupus A series of compositions that incorporate the sounds of wolves.