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Lowell Liebermann
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AIR FOR FLUTE AND ORCHESTRA, Op. 118
(orchestration of Air for Flute and Organ, Op. 106)
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When: February 2, 2012
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Where/Who: Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, Flute, ISO Symphony (InterSchool Orchestras of New York), conducted by Jeffrey Grogan, Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium), New York, NY
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Duration: 10'
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Instrumentation: Flute solo; 2 2 2 2 – 2 0 0 0; Timp. 2Perc. Hp. Str.
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Lowell Liebermann
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SONATA FOR TWO PIANOS, Op. 117
Commissioned by 88 Squared with grants and support from the National Federation of Music Clubs, Artist Trust, Washington State Music Teachers Association and the WSU School of Music and College of Liberal Arts.
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When: February 4, 2012
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Where/Who: 88 Squared piano duo (Jeffrey and Karen Savage), Festival of Contemporary Art Music, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
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Duration: 20'
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Instrumentation: 2 Pianos
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Huang Ruo
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FOLK SONGS
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When: February 11, 2012
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Where/Who: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Carolyn Kuan
Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA
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Duration: 12'
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Instrumentation: 3 2 2 2 – 4 3 3 1; 2Perc. Str.
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David Leisner
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WEST WIND
(poems of Mary Oliver)
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When: February 23, 2012
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Where/Who: Will Ferguson, tenor, David Leisner, guitar, Symphony Space, New York, NY
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Duration: 16'
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Instrumentation: Tenor, Guitar
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David Leisner
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Das Wundebare Wesen
(Lao Tzu texts in the German translation by Richard Wilhelm)
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When: February 21, 2012
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Where/Who: Wolfgang Holzmair, baritone, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, cello
Austrian Cultural Center, New York, NY
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Duration: 10'
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Instrumentation: Baritone, Cello
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Steven Stucky
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SILENT SPRING
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When: February 17-19, 2012
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Where/Who: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Manfred Honeck
Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA
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Duration: 17'
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Instrumentation: 4(Picc., II+Picc.2) 3(E.H.) 4(Eb, B.Cl.) 3(Cbsn.) – 4 3 3(B.Tbn.) 1; Timp. Perc. Hp. Pno.(+Cel.) Str.
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Shulamit Ran
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MOON SONGS
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When: February 3, 5, 2012
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Where/Who: Dolce Suono Ensemble, Lucy Shelton, soprano
Roberts Hall, Haverford College, PA (3rd), Trinity Center, Philadelphia, PA (5th)
Haverford, Philadelphia, PA
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Duration: 25'
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Instrumentation: Soprano; Fl. Vcl. Pno.
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Chen Yi
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DISTANCE CAN'T KEEP US TWO APART
Raymond Brock Commission
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When: February 8-11, 2012
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Where/Who: Clerestory Vocal Ensemble (San Francisco), ACDA North Central Division Conference, Madison, WI
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Duration: 5'
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Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
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Chen Yi
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VARIATIONS ON “AWARIGULI”
(U.S. premiere)
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When: January 8, 2012
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Where/Who: Gulimina Mahamuti, piano, Weill Recital Hall, New York, NY
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Duration: 9'
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Instrumentation: Piano
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Daniel Dorff
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TAKE THE ORCHESTRA OUT TO THE BALLGAME
(premiere of orchestral version)
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When: January 23, 2012
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Where/Who: Brazos Valley Symphony, conducted by Marcelo Bussiki, Rudder Auditorium, College Station, TX
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Duration: 4'
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Instrumentation: Narrator; 1(=Picc.) 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 0; Perc. Str.
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Dan Welcher
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ROMANZA-DUETTINO
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When: January 23, 2012
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Where/Who: Soli
Gallery Nord, San Antonio, TX
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Duration: 4'
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Instrumentation: Cl. Vln. Vcl. Pno.
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