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2012-13 Premieres List by Composer
Each summer, Symphony compiles a list of world, U.S., and Canadian premieres scheduled for the upcoming season.
The list includes names of the works, the orchestras premiering them, scheduled premiere dates, conductors, commissioning parties, and soloists. Titles and names not provided by the orchestras in the survey are designated TBA. The list is compiled based on responses to a League of American Orchestras survey and is not meant to be comprehensive.
A go-to source for information on upcoming premieres, the list demonstrates the artistic vitality of orchestras across the continent, and serves as an invaluable tool for press and orchestra professionals alike. Please contact Symphony Assistant Editor Ian VanderMeulen ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) with any questions or concerns regarding the list.
Following are 2012-13 premieres listed by orchestra.
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Adams, John Luther
Become River
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
4/18/2013
(World premiere)
Steven Schick, conductor
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Become Ocean
Seattle Symphony
6/20/2013
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony
Adams, John
El Niño
Vancouver Symphony
12/15/2012
(Canadian premiere)
Leslie Dala, conductor
Jessica Rivera, soprano
Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano
Daniel Brubeck, countertenor
Brian Cummings, countertenor
Gregory Dahl, baritone
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony, Barbican Centre/BBC, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Akiho, Andy
TBA
New York Philharmonic
12/21/2012
(World premiere)
Jayce Ogren, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Amundson, Steven
Handprints
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
2/17/2013
(World premiere)
Cheung Chau, conductor
Commissioned by Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Assad, Clarice
Album de Familia
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
10/14/2012
(World premiere)
Timothy Russell, conductor
Sergio Assad, guitar
Odair Assad, guitar
Commissioned by the State Auto Group, members of the New Music Network, and the National Endowment for the Arts
Atovmyan, Levon, arranging Prokofiev
Ivan the Terrible
San Francisco Symphony
10/18/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Vladimir Jurowski, conductor
Baker, Claude
Canti Guerrieri ed Amorosi (Songs of Love and War)
Canton Symphony Orchestra
3/23/2013
(World premiere)
Gerhardt Zimmermann, conductor
Commissioned by Canton Symphony Orchestra
Bates, Mason
Alternative Energy
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/2/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Mason Bates, electronics
TBA
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
Mason Bates, conductor
Commissioned by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
TBA
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
6/3/2013
(World premiere)
Conductor TBA
Commissioned by MusicNOW series
Violin Concerto
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
12/7/2012
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Commissioned by Anne Akiko Meyers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Bayolo, Armando, Vivian Fung, Jonathan Holland, and Chris Rogerson
ChiScape - A Work in Four Movements
Chicago Sinfonietta
6/8/2013
(World premiere)
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Commissioned by Chicago Sinfonietta
Bellinati, Paulo
Concerto for Two Guitars
University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra
4/25/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Donald Portnoy, conductor
Brasil Guitar Duo
Benjamin Boone
TBA
Youth Orchestras of Fresno
5/26/2013
(World premiere)
Thomas Loewenheim, conductor
Narrator TBA
Commissioned by Youth Orchestras of Fresno
Benjamin, Eric
TBA
Canton Symphony Orchestra
12/16/2012
(World premiere)
Matthew Brown, conductor
Canton Symphony Chorus
Commissioned by Canton Symphony Orchestra
Berk, Stacey
Avian Suite
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Patrick Miles, conductor
Bjarnason, Daníel
Bow to String
Los Angeles Philharmonic
10/16/2012
(U.S. premiere)
John Adams, conductor
Blaha, Kyle
Sinfonietta
American Composers Orchestra
1/18/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Commissioned by ACO/Jerome Foundation
Brust, Paul
TBA
Longy Conservatory Orchestra
3/8/2013
(World premiere)
Julian Pellicano, conductor
Commissioned by the Longy School of Music and Bard College
Burgess, Anthony
Blooms of Dublin Overture
Brown University Orchestra
3/1/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Paul Phillips, conductor
Campbell, William
Coyote Dances
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
3/31/2012
(World premiere)
Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Commissioned by Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Campion, Edmund
The Last Internal Combustion Engine
Santa Rosa Symphony
10/6/2012
(World premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Kronos Quartet
Campogrande, Nicola
Urban Gardens
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
11/15/2012
(World premiere)
Roberto Abbado, conductor
Emanuele Arciuli, piano
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Carter, Elliott
Instances
Seattle Symphony
2/7/2013
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario
The Tragedy of Coriolanus Overture, op. 135
Brown University Orchestra
9/28/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Paul Phillips, conductor
Chamberlain, Nicole
Ogeechee
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Alexander, conductor
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Chan Ka Nin
TBA
Victoria (B.C.) Symphony
3/15/2013
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Soloists TBA
Commissioned by Victoria Symphony, Toronto Arts Council, the City of Victoria, and the Victoria Foundation
Chin, Unsuk
Gougalon
New York Philharmonic
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by Ensemble Modern, Siemens Arts Program, and Ensemble Intercontemporain.
Clyne, Anna
Double Violin Concerto (“Prince of Clouds”)
IRIS Orchestra
11/3/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Stern, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Jennifer Koh, violin
Commissioned by IRIS Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Curtis Institute of Music
TBA
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
2/25/2013
(World premiere)
Benjamin Schwartz, conductor
Commissioned by MusicNOW Series
Colina, Michael Dalmau
Sobre las Olas (“Over the Waves”) for organ and orchestra
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Felix Hell, organ
In partnership with Riverside Fine Arts Association
Commissioned by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Ross Krueger and Jean Krueger
Daugherty, Michael
Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra
Temple University Symphony Orchestra
3/24/2013
(World premiere)
Luis Biava, conductor
Carol Jantsch, tuba
Commissioned by Temple University, Boyer College of Music and Dance
Daugherty, Michael
American Gothic
Orchestra Iowa
5/4/2013
(World premiere)
Timothy Hankewich, conductor
Commissioned by Orchestra Iowa
Davis, Doug
Passion’s Glance
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
4/13/2013
(World premiere)
John Farrer, conductor
Commissioned by Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
Demos, Nickitas
Beautiful Kingdoms of Sound In 3 Movements
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
11/22/2012
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Commissioned by Magnetic South Series
Di Castri, Zosha
TBA
New World Symphony
April 2013
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by New World Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and publisher Boosey & Hawkes as part of “New Voices”
Di Consilio, Florencia
Piano Concerto
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
3/26/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Yuriy Bekker, conductor
Enrique Graf, Piano
Dooley, Paul
Run for the Sun
New York Youth Symphony
3/24/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
Commissioned by First Music
Dorman, Avner
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
2/23/2013
(World premiere)
Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor
Inbal Segev, cello
Commissioned by Inbal Segev, Musica Nova Commissioning Club of Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, The Youngstown Symphony Society, and Hudson Valley Philharmonic
Du Yun
Slow Portraits
American Composers Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Eötvös, Peter
Violin Concerto
Los Angeles Philharmonic
1/18/2013
(World premiere)
Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor
Midori, violin
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Ewazen, Eric
Triple Trombone Concerto
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
11/16/2012
(World premiere)
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Jonathan Lombardo, tenor trombone
Timothy Smith, tenor trombone
Jeffrey Dee, bass trombone
Commissioned by Buffalo Philharmonic
Fedele, Ivan
Scena
San Francisco Symphony
6/13/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Robert Abbado, conductor
Feurzeig, David
High Water
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
9/21/2012
(World premiere)
Anthony Princiotti, conductor
Commissioned by Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Fine, Peter
Landscapes
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
5/18/2013
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
Frank, Gabriela Lena
Requiem for a Magical America: El Dia de los Muertos
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
11/2/2012
(World premiere)
Jose-Luis Novo, conductor
Commissioned by Annapolis Symphony Orchestra with funding from Meet The Composer
Frank, Gabriela Lena
TBA
The Philadelphia Orchestra
10/25/2012
(World premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritze, Gregory
Waterplace Park
Rhode Island Philharmonic
4/13/2013
(World premiere)
Larry Rachleff, conductor
Commissioned by Rhode Island Philharmonic
Fujikura, Dai
Concerto for Five Soloists and Orchestra (“Mina”)
Seattle Symphony
10/18/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony with Bamberg Symphony and the Nagoya Philharmonic
Gandolfi, Michael
Concerto for Clarinet and Strings
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1/10/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Laura Ardan, clarinet
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Gandolfi, Michael
TBA
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
4/13/2013
(World premiere)
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Commissioned by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Gardner, Alexandra
TBA
Seattle Symphony
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Alan White, percussion
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Gasser, Nolan
Sonoma Overture
Santa Rosa Symphony
9/30/2012
(World premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
Gerber, Steven
Two Lyric Pieces
The National Philharmonic
3/2/2013
(World premiere)
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Elena Urioste, violin
Glover, John
Natural Systems
New York Youth Symphony
5/26/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
Evan Hughes, bass-baritone
Commissioned by First Music
Golijov, Osvaldo
Violin Concerto
The Philadelphia Orchestra
1/16/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Leonidas Kavakos, violin
Commissioned by Carnegie Hall, Barbican Centere, and Berlin Philharmonic
Gonzalez-Pioli, Hugo
The Love of Zero
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
5/18/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Kenneth Munday, bassoon
Goodwin, Gordon (“Dick”)
TBA
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
3/22/2013
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Gordon, Geoffrey
Concerto for Flute
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
Christoph Mueller, conductor
Carol Wincenc, flute
Commissioned by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Greenstein, Judd
TBA
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
2/14/2013
(World premiere)
Justin Brown, conductor
Commissioned by Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Grey, Mark
Overture
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra
3/9/2013
(World premiere)
Donato Cabrera, conductor
Gunning, Christopher
Hector’s Return
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
11/3/2012
(World premiere)
John Farrer, conductor
Harville, Grant
Orchestral Suite
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Grant Harville, conductor
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Hearne, Ted
TBA
Los Angeles Philharmonic
4/18/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Weilerstein, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Heitzeg, Steve
Symphony in Sculpture
Des Moines Symphony
9/29/2012
(World premiere)
Joseph Giunta, conductor
Commissioned by Des Moines Symphony
Herald, Terry
On Greenstone Island
Warren Symphony Orchestra
11/11/2012
(World premiere)
Gregory Cunningham, conductor
Commissioned by Warren Symphony Orchestra (40th anniversary commission)
Herion, Troy
New York City Symphony
American Composers Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Hesketh, Ken
Knotted Tongues for Orchestra
Seattle Symphony
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Hill, Edward Burlingame
Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 47
Austin Symphony
5/31/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Bay, conductor
Hillborg, Anders
Song Cycle
New York Philharmonic
4/26/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Gilberg, conductor
Renee Fleming, soprano
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall
Holloway, Robin, arranging Debussy
TBA
San Francisco Symphony
1/10/2013
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Renée Fleming, soprano
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony
Holt, Simon
TBA
Utah Symphony
4/26/2013
(World premiere)
Thierry Fischer, conductor
Commissioned by Utah Symphony
Jaeger, Shawn
TBA
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
5/30/2013
(World premiere)
Dawn Upshaw, soprano
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Kahane, Gabriel
TBA
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
4/27/2013
(World premiere)
Gabriel Kahane, vocalist
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Karchin, Louis
Four Songs on Poems of Seamus Heaney
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
3/22/2013
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Kenneth Fuchs
TBA
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
6/20/2013
(World premiere)
André Raphel, conductor
Commissioned by Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
Kerem, Mihkel
Fanfare
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
5/11/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Conductor TBA
Kernis, Aaron Jay
Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Timothy Russell, conductor
Joshua Roman, cello
Knussen, Oliver
TBA
The Philadelphia Orchestra
2/21/2013
(World premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Kurth, Michael
TBA
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
4/4/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Laderman, Ezra
Canto V
Glens Falls Symphony
11/10/2012
(World premiere)
Charles Peltz, conductor
Lau, Kevin
TBA
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
6/12/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Lee, Damon Thomas
TBA
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
5/5/2013
(World premiere)
Edward Polochick, conductor
Lincoln Youth Symphony
Commissioned by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra
Liebermann, Lowell
Air for Flute and Orchestra
ISO Symphony/InterSchool Orchestras of New York
2/2/2012
(World premiere)
Jeffrey Grogan, conductor
Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, flute
Commissioned by InterSchool Orchestras of New York in celebration of its 40th anniversary
Lieberson, Peter
Neruda Songs
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
1/31/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Kelley O'Connor, mezzo-soprano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Songs of Love and Sorrow
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
5/22/2013
(Canada premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Klara Ek, soprano
Gerald Finley, bass-baritone
Lilburn, Douglas
A Song of Islands
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
11/17/2012
(U.S. premiere)
James Judd, conductor
Lindberg, Magnus
Violin Concerto
National Arts Centre Orchestra
2/21/2013
(Canadian premiere)
John Storgårds, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Barbian Centre, Casa da Música-Porto, and Swedish Chamber Orchestra
Lindgren, Erik
Extreme Spirituals
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Alexander, conductor
Oral Moses, Baritone
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
López, Jimmy
Perú Negro
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
5/17/2012
(World premiere)
Miguel Harth Bedoya, conductor
Commissioned by Fort Worth Symphony for its Centennial Season
Ludwig, David
Concerto for Two Violins (“Seasons”)
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
3/8/2013
(World premiere)
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Jennifer Koh, violin
Commissioned by Delaware Symphony Orchestra and The Curtis Institute
Lustig, Raymond J.
Latency Canons
American Composers Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Machover, Tod
Jeux Deux
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/2/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Michael Chertock, piano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Sparkler
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/7/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
A Toronto Symphony: Concerto for Composer and City
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/9/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Mackey, Steven
Four Iconoclastic Episodes
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/9/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Steven Mackey, electric guitar
TBA
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
4/27/2013
Enrique Arturo Diemecke, conductor
Commissioned by Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and Aquarium of the Pacific
Mann, Adrian
Gaetano Variations for Trombone and Orchestra (In Memoriam, Thomas Gaetano Briccetti)
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
10/19/2012
(World premiere)
Sameer Patel, conductor
David Cooke, trombone
Commissioned by Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Maratka, Krystof
Vábení
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/7/2013
(North American premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Marks, Matt
TBA for ensemble and singer
Los Angeles Philharmonic
4/16/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Pierson, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Matalon, Martin
De Tiempo y de Metal
Santa Rosa Symphony
11/3/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Jean-Philippe Collard, piano
Mazzoli, Missy
TBA
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
6/1/2013
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra in memory of Elaine Lebenbom
Mehldau, Brad
Variations for Piano and Orchestra on a Melancholy Theme
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
11/17/2012
(World premiere)
Brad Mehldau, piano
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Meyer, Edgar
Concerto for Violin and Double Bass
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
6/5/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Morales-Matos, Sonia Ivette
Divertimento Caribeno No. 4 for cello and orchestra
Central Ohio Symphony
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Jaime Morales-Matos, conductor
Jesus Morales, Cello
Mumford, Jeffrey
a dance into reflected daylight
New World Symphony
9/22/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by the Sphinx Consortium: Chautauqua Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Nashville Symphony, New World Symphony, and Sphinx Symphony
Murail, Tristan
Le Desenchantement du monde
New York Philharmonic
4/11/2013
(U.S. premiere)
David Robertson, conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Norman, Andrew
TBA
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s “Sound Investment” program
Oesterle, Michael
New World: Crossings
Victoria (B.C.) Symphony
9/17/2012
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by the Victoria Symphony and Canada Council for the Arts
New World: Of Hope and Refuge
Victoria (B.C.) Symphony
5/12/2013
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by Victoria Symphony with support from the Canada Council for the Arts
Pal, Jordan
Triple Concerto
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
3/28/2013
(World premiere)
Arthur Post, conductor
Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin
Roman Borys, cello
Jamie Parker, piano
Gryphon Trio
Commissioned by Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
Pallett, Owen
Violin Concerto
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/7/2013
(North American premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Co-commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Barbican Centre
Papageorgiou, Christos
Pyrrichios
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
3/16/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Commissioned by Odessa Philharmonic
Paranosic, Milica
The Tiger's Wife Prologue for electronics, projections and orchestra
American Composers Orchestra
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Carmen Kordas, projections
David Chambers, librettist
Lori Cotler, vocalist
Commissioned by ACO/LVMH
Paulus, Stephen
Violin Concerto No. 3
The Cleveland Orchestra
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
William Preucil, violin
Commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, Linda and Jack Hoeschler, and Peter and Mary Dahlen
Pintscher, Matthias
Chute d’Étoiles
The Cleveland Orchestra
11/8/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Michael Sachs, trumpet
Jack Sutte, trumpet
Commissioned by Roche Commissions: a partnership between Roche, the Lucerne Festival, Carnegie Hall, and The Cleveland Orchestra
Bereshit (In the Beginning)
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
5/24/2013
(World premiere)
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Poppe, Enno
Markt
Los Angeles Philharmonic
4/12/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Prangcharoen, Narong
The Migration of Lost Souls
American Composers Orchestra
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Commissioned by ACO/Underwood
Richman, Lucas
Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
10/27/2012
(Canadian premiere)
Lucas Richman, conductor
Anna Vertypolokh, piano
Annie Zhou, piano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Roberts, Marcus
Piano Concerto (title TBA)
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
4/4/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Marcus Roberts, piano
Marcus Roberts Trio
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robin, Yann
Backdraft
New York Philharmonic
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic and Fundação Casa da Música, Portugal
Rouse, Christopher
Heimdall’s Trumpet for Trumpet and Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
12/20/2012
(World premiere)
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Christopher Martin, trumpet
Commissioned by Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Prospero’s Rooms
New York Philharmonic
4/17/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Ruders, Poul
Oboe Concerto
New York Philharmonic
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Liang Wang, oboe
Saariaho, Kaija
Circle Map for orchestra and electronics
Boston Symphony Orchestra
11/1/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Commissioned by Boston Symphony Orcestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Clarinet Concerto (“D’om Le Vrais Sens”)
New World Symphony
12/15/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Saint Croixe, Judith
TBA
American Composers Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Andrew Bolotowsky, American indigenous flutes
Oren Fader, electric guitar
Schafer, R. Murray
Figures in the Night Passing
Victoria (B.C.) Symphony
11/17/2012
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by Hugh Davidson for the Victoria Symphony
Schoenberg, Adam
TBA
Kansas City Symphony
2/1/2013
(World premiere)
Michael Stern, conductor
Commissioned by Kansas City Symphony
Serebrier, Jose
Flute Concerto with Tango
American Composers Orchestra
10/26/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Sharon Bezaly, flute
Shephard, Sean
TBA
The Cleveland Orchestra
1/17/2013
(World premiere)
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra
TBA
Orchestra of St. Luke’s
3/3/2013
(World premiere)
Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
Shorter, Wayne
Music for Jazz Quartet and Chamber Orchestra
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
2/1/2013
(World premiere)
Wayne Shorter, saxophone
Danilo Perez, piano
John Patitucci, bass
Brian Blade, drums
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
TBA
Los Angeles Philharmonic
2/9/2013
(World premiere)
Conductor TBA
Esperanza Spalding, double bass
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Sierra, Arlene
TBA
Seattle Symphony
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Sierra, Roberto
Christmas Cantata
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
12/13/2012
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Skoryk
TBA
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
3/22/2013
(U.S. premiere)
TBA, conductor
Soper, Kate
now is forever he whispered: Orpheus and Eurydice for voice and orchestra
American Composers Orchestra
1/18/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Kate Soper, vocalist
Jorie Graham, poet
Commissioned by ACO/Peter Heller Fund
Stainland, Andrew
TBA
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
3/9/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Stock, David
Taking Sides Concerto for two violins, strings
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
10/04/2012
(World premiere)
William Boughton, conductor
Ani Kavafian, violin
Ida Kavafian, violin
Commissioned by Erie Philharmonic (for its 100th anniversary) and the New Haven Symphony
Stucky, Steven
TBA
Los Angeles Philharmonic
9/28/2012
(World premiere)
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Svoboda, Tomáš
Clarinet Concerto
Eugene Symphony
4/18/2013
(World premiere)
Danail Rachev, conductor
Michael Anderson, clarinet
Commissioned by Eugene Symphony
Tan Dun
Percussion Concerto
Los Angeles Philharmonic
1/4/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Teske, Scott
TBA
Seattle Symphony
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Christopher Theofanidis
The Gift
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
4/26/2013
(World premiere)
Manfred Honeck, conductor
Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
Commissioned by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Thomas, Augusta Read
Earth Echoes
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Sasha Cooke, mezzo soprano
Nathan Gunn, baritone
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 3
Boston Symphony Orchestra
3/14/2013
(World premiere)
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Lynn Harrell, cello
Commissioned by Boston Symphony Orchestra
Turner, Kerry
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra (“The Gothic”)
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
5/23/2013
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Karl Pituch, horn
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Unsuk Chin
TBA
Los Angeles Philharmonic
2/26/2013
(World premiere)
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Vaclavik, Jude
TBA
New York Philharmonic
12/21/2012
(World premiere)
Jayce Ogren, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Visconti, Dan
Consciousness Change
American Composers Orchestra
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Volkert, Mark
Pandora
San Francisco Symphony
12/5/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony
Vosk, Jay
Running the Rim
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
10/6/2012
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
Wallfisch, Benjamin
Violin Concerto
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
11/10/2012
(World premiere)
Benjamin Wallfisch, conductor
Tereza Stanislav, violin
White, Richard
“If Life Were As It Seems” from Rappaccini’s Daughter
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
2/23/2013
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
Christi Amonson, soprano
Willi, Herbert
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (“Sacrosanto”)
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
11/1/2012
(World premiere—at Musikverein, Vienna)
Manfred Honeck, conductor
Nikolaj Znaider, violin
Commissioned by Musikverein for the Pittsburgh Symphony residency
Wittry, Diane
Concerto for Home-made Instruments and Orchestra
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
5/3/2013
(World premiere)
Diane Wittry, conductor
Soloists TBA
Commissioned by Allentown Symphony Orchestra
Wood, Shannon
Concerto for Section Percussion and Orchestra (“Three Shades of Lyricism”)
Grand Rapids Symphony
9/21/2012
(World premiere)
David Lockington, conductor
David Hall, percussion
Eric Sooy, percussion
William Vits, percussion
Shannon Wood, timpani
Commissioned by Grand Rapids Symphony
Young, Charles Rochester
TBA
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Patrick Miles, conductor
Commissioned by Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
Zavaro, Pascal
La Bataille de San Romano
Seattle Symphony
4/25/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony and Radio France
Zhou Long
Bell Drum Tower
American Composers Orchestra
1/18/2013
(U.S. premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Zhou Tian
The Grand Canal
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
10/7/2007
(U.S. premiere)
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Commissioned by Hangzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles
Zucker, Gabriel
Universal at Midnight
New York Youth Symphony
11/25/2012
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
NYYS Jazz Band
Commissioned by First Music
2012-13 Premieres List
Each summer, Symphony compiles a list of world, U.S., and Canadian premieres scheduled for the upcoming season.
The list includes names of the works, the orchestras premiering them, scheduled premiere dates, conductors, commissioning parties, and soloists. Titles and names not provided by the orchestras in the survey are designated TBA. The list is compiled based on responses to a League of American Orchestras survey and is not meant to be comprehensive.
A go-to source for information on upcoming premieres, the list demonstrates the artistic vitality of orchestras across the continent, and serves as an invaluable tool for press and orchestra professionals alike. Please contact Symphony Assistant Editor This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or concerns regarding the list.
Following are 2012-13 premieres listed by composer.
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Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Greenstein, Judd, TBA
2/14/2013
(World premiere)
Justin Brown, conductor
Commissioned by Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Allentown Symphony Orchestra
Wittry, Diane, Concerto for Home-made Instruments and Orchestra
5/3/2013
(World premiere)
Diane Wittry, conductor
Soloists TBA
Commissioned by Allentown Symphony Orchestra
American Composers Orchestra
Serebrier, Jose, Flute Concerto with Tango
10/26/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Sharon Bezaly, flute
Prangcharoen, Narong, The Migration of Lost Souls
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Commissioned by ACO/Underwood
Paranosic, Milica, The Tiger’s Wife Prologue for electronics, projections and orchestra
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Jose Serebrier, conductor
Carmen Kordas, projections
David Chambers, librettist
Lori Cotler, vocalist
Commissioned by ACO/LVMH
Blaha, Kyle, Sinfonietta
01/18/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Commissioned by ACO/Jerome Foundation
Zhou Long, Bell Drum Tower
1/18/2013
(U.S. premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Soper, Kate, now is forever he whispered: Orpheus and Eurydice for voice and orchestra
1/18/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Kate Soper, vocalist
Jorie Graham, poet
Commissioned by ACO/Peter Heller Fund
Du Yun, Slow Portraits
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Visconti, Dan, Consciousness Change
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Herion, Troy, New York City Symphony
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Lustig, Raymond J., Latency Canons
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Saint Croixe, Judith, TBA
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
George Manahan, conductor
Andrew Bolotowsky, American indigenous flutes
Oren Fader, electric guitar
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
Dorman, Avner, Concerto for Cello and Orchestra
2/23/2013
(World premiere)
Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor
Inbal Segev, cello
Commissioned by Inbal Segev, Musica Nova Commissioning Club of Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, The Youngstown Symphony Society, and Hudson Valley Philharmonic
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Frank, Gabriela Lena, Requiem for a Magical America: El Dia de los Muertos
11/2/2012
(World premiere)
Jose-Luis Novo, conductor
Commissioned by Annapolis Symphony Orchestra with funding from Meet The Composer
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Gandolfi, Michael, Concerto for Clarinet and Strings
1/10/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Laura Ardan, clarinet
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Roberts, Marcus, Piano Concerto (title TBA)
4/4/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Marcus Roberts, piano
Marcus Roberts Trio
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Kurth, Michael, TBA
4/4/2013
(World premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Commissioned by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Austin Symphony
Hill, Edward Burlingame, Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 47
5/31/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Bay, conductor
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
Gunning, Christopher, Hector’s Return
11/03/2012
(World premiere)
John Farrer, conductor
Davis, Doug, Passion’s Glance
04/13/2013
(World premiere)
John Farrer, conductor
Commissioned by Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
Kerem, Mihkel, Fanfare
5/11/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Conductor TBA
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Amundson, Steven, Handprints
02/17/2013
(World premiere)
Cheung Chau, conductor
Commissioned by Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Saariaho, Kaija, Circle Map for orchestra and electronics
11/1/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Commissioned by Boston Symphony Orcestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra
Thomas, Augusta Read, Cello Concerto No. 3
3/14/2013
(World premiere)
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Lynn Harrell, cello
Commissioned by Boston Symphony Orchestra
Brown University Orchestra
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario, The Tragedy of Coriolanus Overture, op. 135
9/28/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Paul Phillips, conductor
Burgess, Anthony, Blooms of Dublin Overture
3/1/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Paul Phillips, conductor
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Ewazen, Eric, Triple Trombone Concerto
11/16/2012
(World premiere)
JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Jonathan Lombardo, tenor trombone
Timothy Smith, tenor trombone
Jeffrey Dee, bass trombone
Commissioned by Buffalo Philharmonic
Papageorgiou, Christos, Pyrrichios
03/16/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
Commissioned by Odessa Philharmonic
Gordon, Geoffrey, Concerto for Flute
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
Christoph Mueller, conductor
Carol Wincenc, flute
Commissioned by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Canton Symphony Orchestra
Benjamin, Eric, TBA
12/16/2012
(World premiere)
Matthew Brown, conductor
Canton Symphony Chorus
Commissioned by Canton Symphony Orchestra
Baker, Claude, Canti Guerrieri ed Amorosi (Songs of Love and War)
3/23/2013
(World premiere)
Gerhardt Zimmermann, conductor
Commissioned by Canton Symphony Orchestra
Central Ohio Symphony
Morales-Matos, Sonia Ivette, Divertimento Caribeno No. 4 for cello and orchestra
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Jaime Morales-Matos, conductor
Jesus Morales, Cello
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
Berk, Stacey, Avian Suite
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Patrick Miles, conductor
Young, Charles Rochester, TBA
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Patrick Miles, conductor
Commissioned by Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Demos, Nickitas, Beautiful Kingdoms of Sound In 3 Movements
11/22/2012
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Commissioned by Magnetic South Series
Goodwin, Gordon (“Dick”), TBA
03/22/2013
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Karchin, Louis, Four Songs on Poems of Seamus Heaney
03/22/2013
(World premiere)
Yiorgos Vassilandonakis, conductor
Skoryk, TBA
03/22/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Conductor TBA
Di Consilio, Florencia, Piano Concerto
03/26/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Yuriy Bekker, conductor
Enrique Graf, Piano
Chicago Sinfonietta
Bayolo, Armando, Vivian Fung, Jonathan Holland, and Chris Rogerson, ChiScape - A Work in Four Movements
06/08/2013
(World premiere)
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Commissioned by Chicago Sinfonietta
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Rouse, Christopher, Heimdall’s Trumpet for Trumpet and Orchestra
12/20/2012
(World premiere)
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Christopher Martin, trumpet
Commissioned by Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Clyne, Anna, TBA
2/25/2013
(World premiere)
Benjamin Schwartz, conductor
Commissioned by MusicNOW Series
Bates, Mason, TBA
6/3/2013
(World premiere)
Conductor TBA
Commissioned by MusicNOW series
The Cleveland Orchestra
Paulus, Stephen, Violin Concerto No. 3
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
William Preucil, violin
Commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra, Linda and Jack Hoeschler, and Peter and Mary Dahlen
Pintscher, Matthias, Chute d’Étoiles
11/8/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Michael Sachs, trumpet
Jack Sutte, trumpet
Commissioned by Roche Commissions: a partnership between Roche, the Lucerne Festival, Carnegie Hall, and The Cleveland Orchestra
Shephard, Sean, TBA
1/17/2013
(World premiere)
Franz Welser-Möst, conductor
Commissioned by The Cleveland Orchestra
Des Moines Symphony
Heitzeg, Steve, Symphony in Sculpture
09/29/2012
(World premiere)
Joseph Giunta, conductor
Commissioned by Des Moines Symphony
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Sierra, Roberto, Christmas Cantata
12/13/2012
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Turner, Kerry, Concerto for Horn and Orchestra (“The Gothic”)
5/23/2013
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Karl Pituch, horn
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Mazzoli, Missy, TBA
6/1/2013
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Commissioned by Detroit Symphony Orchestra in memory of Elaine Lebenbom
Eugene Symphony
Svoboda, Tomáš, Clarinet Concerto
04/18/2013
(World premiere)
Danail Rachev, conductor
Michael Anderson, clarinet
Commissioned by Eugene Symphony
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Mann, Adrian, Gaetano Variations for Trombone and Orchestra (In Memoriam, Thomas Gaetano Briccetti)
10/19/2012
(World premiere)
Sameer Patel, conductor
David Cooke, trombone
Commissioned by Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Lilburn, Douglas, A Song of Islands
11/17/2012
(U.S. premiere)
James Judd, conductor
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
López, Jimmy, Perú Negro
5/17/2012
(World premiere)
Miguel Harth Bedoya, conductor
Commissioned by Fort Worth Symphony for its Centennial Season
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Harville, Grant, Orchestral Suite
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Grant Harville, conductor
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Chamberlain, Nicole, Ogeechee
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Alexander, conductor
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Lindgren, Erik, Extreme Spirituals
10/13/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Alexander, conductor
Oral Moses, Baritone
Commissioned by Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Glens Falls Symphony
Laderman, Ezra, Canto V
11/10/2012
(World premiere)
Charles Peltz, conductor
Grand Rapids Symphony
Wood, Shannon, Concerto for Section Percussion and Orchestra (“Three Shades of Lyricism”)
9/21/2012
(World premiere)
David Lockington, conductor
David Hall, percussion
Eric Sooy, percussion
William Vits, percussion
Shannon Wood, timpani
Commissioned by Grand Rapids Symphony
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra
Grey, Mark, Overture
03/09/2013
(World premiere)
Donato Cabrera, conductor
IRIS Orchestra
Clyne, Anna, Double Violin Concerto (“Prince of Clouds”)
11/3/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Stern, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Jennifer Koh, violin
Commissioned by IRIS Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, and Curtis Institute of Music
ISO Symphony/InterSchool Orchestras of New York
Liebermann, Lowell, Air for Flute and Orchestra
02/02/2012
(World premiere)
Jeffrey Grogan, conductor
Stefán Ragnar Höskuldsson, flute
Commissioned by InterSchool Orchestras of New York in celebration of its 40th anniversary
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Colina, Michael Dalmau, Sobre las Olas (“Over the Waves”) for organ and orchestra
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Fabio Mechetti, conductor
Felix Hell, organ
In partnership with Riverside Fine Arts Association
Commissioned by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Ross Krueger and Jean Krueger
Kansas City Symphony
Schoenberg, Adam, TBA
02/01/2013
(World premiere)
Michael Stern, conductor
Commissioned by Kansas City Symphony
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
Lee, Damon Thomas, TBA
5/5/2013
(World premiere)
Edward Polochick, conductor
Lincoln Youth Symphony
Commissioned by Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Mackey, Steven, TBA
4/27/2013
Enrique Arturo Diemecke, conductor
Commissioned by Long Beach Symphony Orchestra and Aquarium of the Pacific
Longy Conservatory Orchestra
Brust, Paul, TBA
3/8/2013
(World premiere)
Julian Pellicano, conductor
Commissioned by the Longy School of Music and Bard College
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Wallfisch, Benjamin, Violin Concerto
11/10/2012
(World premiere)
Benjamin Wallfisch, conductor
Tereza Stanislav, violin
Norman, Andrew, TBA
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s “Sound Investment” program
Gonzalez-Pioli, Hugo, The Love of Zero
5/18/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
Kenneth Munday, bassoon
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Stucky, Steven, TBA
09/28/2012
(World premiere)
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Bjarnason, Daníel, Bow to String
10/16/2012
(U.S. premiere)
John Adams, conductor
Tan Dun, Percussion Concerto
1/4/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Eötvös, Peter, Violin Concerto
1/18/2013
(World premiere)
Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor
Midori, violin
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Shorter, Wayne, TBA
2/9/2013
(World premiere)
Conductor TBA
Esperanza Spalding, double bass
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Unsuk Chin, TBA
2/26/2013
(World premiere)
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Poppe, Enno, Markt
4/12/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Marks, Matt, TBA for ensemble and singer
4/16/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Pierson, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Hearne, Ted, TBA
04/18/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Weilerstein, conductor
Commissioned by Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Gandolfi, Michael, TBA
4/13/2013
(World premiere)
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Commissioned by Memphis Symphony Orchestra
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Lindberg, Magnus, Violin Concerto
2/21/2013
(Canadian premiere)
John Storgårds, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Barbian Centre, Casa da Música-Porto, and Swedish Chamber Orchestra
The National Philharmonic
Gerber, Steven, Two Lyric Pieces
3/2/2013
(World premiere)
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Elena Urioste, violin
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Stock, David, Taking Sides Concerto for two violins, strings & percussion
10/04/2012
(World premiere)
William Boughton, conductor
Ani Kavafian, violin
Ida Kavafian, violin
Commissioned by Erie Philharmonic (for its 100th anniversary) and the New Haven Symphony
New World Symphony
Mumford, Jeffrey, a dance into reflected daylight
9/22/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by the Sphinx Consortium: Chautauqua Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Nashville Symphony, New World Symphony, and Sphinx Symphony
Saariaho, Kaija, Clarinet Concerto (“D’om Le Vrais Sens”)
12/15/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Susanna Mälkki, conductor
Di Castri, Zosha, TBA
April, 2013
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by New World Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and publisher Boosey & Hawkes as part of “New Voices”
New York Philharmonic
Akiho, Andy, TBA
12/21/2012
(World premiere)
Jayce Ogren, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Vaclavik, Jude, TBA
12/21/2012
(World premiere)
Jayce Ogren, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Chin, Unsuk, Gougalon
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by Ensemble Modern, Siemens Arts Program, and Ensemble Intercontemporain.
Ruders, Poul, Oboe Concerto
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Liang Wang, oboe
Robin, Yann, Backdraft
4/5/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic and Fundação Casa da Música, Portugal
Murail, Tristan, Le Desenchantement du monde
4/11/2013
(U.S. premiere)
David Robertson, conductor
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Rouse, Christopher, Prospero’s Rooms
4/17/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Gilbert, conductor
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic
Hillborg, Anders, Song Cycle
4/26/2013
(World premiere)
Alan Gilberg, conductor
Renee Fleming, soprano
Commissioned by New York Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall
New York Youth Symphony
Zucker, Gabriel, Universal at Midnight
11/25/2012
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
NYYS Jazz Band
Commissioned by First Music
Dooley, Paul, Run for the Sun
3/24/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
Commissioned by First Music
Glover, John, Natural Systems
5/26/2013
(World premiere)
Joshua Gersen, conductor
Evan Hughes, bass-baritone
Commissioned by First Music
Orchestra Iowa
Daugherty, Michael, American Gothic
5/4/2013
(World premiere)
Timothy Hankewich, conductor
Commissioned by Orchestra Iowa
Orchestra of St. Luke’s
Shepherd, Sean, TBA
3/3/2013
(World premiere)
Commissioned by St. Luke’s Chamber Ensemble
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Thomas, Augusta Read, Earth Echoes
10/11/2012
(World premiere)
Sasha Cooke, mezzo soprano
Nathan Gunn, baritone
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Mehldau, Brad, Variations for Piano and Orchestra on a Melancholy Theme
11/17/2012
(World premiere)
Brad Mehldau, piano
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Shorter, Wayne, Music for Jazz Quartet and Chamber Orchestra
2/1/2013
(World premiere)
Wayne Shorter, saxophone
Danilo Perez, piano
John Patitucci, bass
Brian Blade, drums
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
Kahane, Gabriel, TBA
04/27/2013
(World premiere)
Gabriel Kahane, vocalist
Commissioned by Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Frank, Gabriela Lena, TBA
10/25/2012
(World premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra
Golijov, Osvaldo, Violin Concerto
1/16/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Leonidas Kavakos, violin
Commissioned by Carnegie Hall, Barbican Centere, and Berlin Philharmonic
Knussen, Oliver, TBA
2/21/2013
(World premiere)
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Willi, Herbert, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (“Sacrosanto”)
11/1/2012
(World premiere—at Musikverein, Vienna)
Manfred Honeck, conductor
Nikolaj Znaider, violin
Commissioned by Musikverein for the Pittsburgh Symphony residency
Bates, Mason, Violin Concerto
12/7/2012
(World premiere)
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Commissioned by Anne Akiko Meyers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Mason Bates, TBA
4/5/2013
(World premiere)
Mason Bates, conductor
Commissioned by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Theofanidis, The Gift
04/26/2013
(World premiere)
Manfred Honeck, conductor
Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor
Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh
Commissioned by Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Zhou Tian, The Grand Canal
10/7/2007
(U.S. premiere)
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Commissioned by Hangzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
Assad, Clarice, Album de Familia
10/14/2012
(World premiere)
Timothy Russell, conductor
Sergio Assad, guitar
Odair Assad, guitar
Commissioned by the State Auto Group, members of the New Music Network, and the National Endowment for the Arts
Kernis, Aaron Jay, Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra
4/20/2013
(World premiere)
Timothy Russell, conductor
Joshua Roman, cello
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Campbell, William, Coyote Dances
03/31/2012
(World premiere)
Mark Russell Smith, conductor
Commissioned by Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Rhode Island Philharmonic
Fritze, Gregory, Waterplace Park
04/13/2013
(World premiere)
Larry Rachleff, conductor
Commissioned by Rhode Island Philharmonic
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Campogrande, Nicola, Urban Gardens
11/15/2012
(World premiere)
Roberto Abbado, conductor
Emanuele Arciuli, piano
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Adams, John Luther, Become River
4/18/2013
(World premiere)
Steven Schick, conductor
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Pintscher, Matthias, Bereshit (In the Beginning)
5/24/2013
(World premiere)
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Jaeger, Shawn, TBA
5/30/2013
(World premiere)
Dawn Upshaw, soprano
Commissioned by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
San Francisco Symphony
Atovmyan, Levon, arr. Prokofiev, Ivan the Terrible
10/18/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Vladimir Jurowski, conductor
Volkert, Mark, Pandora
12/5/2012
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony
Holloway, Robin, arr. Debussy, TBA
1/10/2013
(World premiere)
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Renée Fleming, soprano
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony
Fedele, Ivan, Scena
6/13/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Robert Abbado, conductor
Santa Rosa Symphony
Gasser, Nolan, Sonoma Overture
9/30/2012
(World premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Jeffrey Kahane, piano
Campion, Edmund, The Last Internal Combustion Engine
10/6/2012
(World premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Kronos Quartet
Matalon, Martin, De Tiempo y de Metal
11/3/2012
(U.S. premiere)
Bruno Ferrandis, conductor
Jean-Philippe Collard, piano
Seattle Symphony
Fujikura, Dai, Concerto for Five Soloists and Orchestra (“Mina”)
10/18/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony with Bamberg Symphony and the Nagoya Philharmonic
Gardner, Alexandra, TBA
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Alan White, percussion
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Hesketh, Ken, Knotted Tongues for Orchestra
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Sierra, Arlene, TBA
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Teske, Scott, TBA
10/26/2012
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned for Seattle Symphony’s Sonic Evolution Project
Carter, Elliott, Instances
2/7/2013
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Zavaro, Pascal, La Bataille de San Romano
4/25/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony and Radio France
Adams, John Luther, Become Ocean
6/20/2013
(World premiere)
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Commissioned by Seattle Symphony
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra
Vosk, Jay, Running the Rim
10/6/2012
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
White, Richard, “If Life Were As It Seems” from Rappaccini’s Daughter
2/23/2013
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
Christi Amonson, soprano
Fine, Peter, Landscapes
5/18/2013
(World premiere)
Linus Lerner, conductor
Temple University Symphony Orchestra
Michael Daugherty, Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra
3/24/2013
(World premiere)
Luis Biava, conductor
Carol Jantsch, tuba
Commissioned by Temple University, Boyer College of Music and Dance
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
Pal, Jordan, Triple Concerto
03/28/2013
(World premiere)
Arthur Post, conductor
Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin
Roman Borys, cello
Jamie Parker, piano
Gryphon Trio
Commissioned by Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Richman, Lucas, Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant
10/27/2012
(Canadian premiere)
Lucas Richman, conductor
Anna Vertypolokh, piano
Annie Zhou, piano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Lieberson, Peter, Neruda Songs
1/31/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Robert Spano, conductor
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Bates, Mason, Alternative Energy
3/2/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Mason Bates, electronics
Machover, Tod, Jeux Deux
3/2/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Michael Chertock, piano
Jack Prelutsky, narrator
Machover, Tod, Sparkler
3/7/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Maratka, Krystof, Vábení
3/7/2013
(North American premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Pallett, Owen, Violin Concerto
3/7/2013
(North American premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Co-commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Barbican Centre
Machover, Tod, A Toronto Symphony: Concerto for Composer and City
3/9/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Mackey, Steven, Four Iconoclastic Episodes
3/9/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Carolyn Kuan, conductor
Pekka Kuusisto, violin
Steven Mackey, electric guitar
Stainland, Andrew, TBA
3/9/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Lieberson, Peter, Songs of Love and Sorrow
5/22/2013
(Canada premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Klara Ek, soprano
Gerald Finley, bass-baritone
Meyer, Edgar, Concerto for Violin and Double Bass
06/5/2013
(Canadian premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Joshua Bell, violin
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Lau, Kevin, TBA
06/12/2013
(World premiere)
Peter Oundjian, conductor
Commissioned by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra
Bellinati, Paulo, Concerto for Two Guitars
4/25/2013
(U.S. premiere)
Donald Portnoy, conductor
Brasil Guitar Duo
Utah Symphony
Holt, Simon, TBA
04/26/2013
(World premiere)
Thierry Fischer, conductor
Commissioned by Utah Symphony
Vancouver Symphony
Adams, John, El Niño
12/15/2012
(Canadian premiere)
Leslie Dala, conductor
Jessica Rivera, soprano
Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano
Daniel Brubeck, countertenor
Brian Cummings, countertenor
Gregory Dahl, baritone
Commissioned by San Francisco Symphony, Barbican Centre/BBC, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Feurzeig, David, High Water
09/21/2012
(World premiere)
Anthony Princiotti, conductor
Commissioned by Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Ludwig, David, Concerto for Two Violins (“Seasons”)
3/8/2013
(World premiere)
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Jaime Laredo, violin
Jennifer Koh, violin
Commissioned by Delaware Symphony Orchestra and The Curtis Institute
Victoria (B.C.) Symphony
Oesterle, Michael, New World: Crossings
9/17/2012
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by the Victoria Symphony and Canada Council for the Arts
Schafer, R. Murray, Figures in the Night Passing
11/17/2012
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by Hugh Davidson for the Victoria Symphony
Chan Ka Nin, TBA
3/15/2013
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Soloists TBA
Commissioned by Victoria Symphony, Toronto Arts Council, the City of Victoria, and the Victoria Foundation
Oesterle, Michael, New World: Of Hope and Refuge
5/12/2013
(World premiere)
Tania Miller, conductor
Commissioned by Victoria Symphony with support from the Canada Council for the Arts
Warren Symphony Orchestra
Herald, Terry, On Greenstone Island
11/11/2012
(World premiere)
Gregory Cunningham, conductor
Commissioned by Warren Symphony Orchestra (40th anniversary commission)
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Fuchs, TBA
06/20/2013
(World premiere)
André Raphel, conductor
Commissioned by Wheeling Symphony Orchestra
Youth Orchestras of Fresno
Benjamin Boone, TBA
05/26/2013
(World premiere)
Thomas Loewenheim, conductor
Narrator TBA
Commissioned by Youth Orchestras of Fresno
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Youth Orchestra Profile Survey
Youth Orchestra Handbook
This handbook represents the experience and wisdom of many successful youth orchestras, and is meant to provide guidance for newcomers to the exciting challenge of providing rewarding musical experiences for young musicians. It addresses many challenges familiar to all youth orchestras: achieving greater visibility, establishing cooperation with school systems, nurturing community responsiveness, finding good board members, and planning for the future while meeting current needs. (note: The Youth Orchestra Handbook is a photocopy from the original)
The Youth Orchestra Handbook includes:
Chapter 1 - Youth Orchestra Basics
Chapter 2 - Basics of Financial Management
Chapter 3 - Artistic Operations
Chapter 4 - The Youth Orchestra Office
Chapter 5 - Youth Orchestra Touring and Exchanges
Chapter 6 - Fund Raising and Community Relations
Members: $10 / Non-members: $15
Who Needs Orchestras? VHS/DVD Package
Explore critical issues facing your orchestra with the help of a thought-provoking League video and discussion guide. The League 2004 National Conference opened with the seminar entitled Who Needs Orchestras? Produced in partnership with the Fred Friendly Seminars of the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, the session framed questions to reflect the challenges orchestras face today.
Now, continue the discussion at your orchestra with the help of the session video and discussion guide. The discussion materials put you in the position of a panelist, and a series of questions help you reflect on issues specific to your own orchestra, and to come up with your own answers. Use this video package to explore your challenges, and to stimulate your own response not only to the larger question, "Who needs orchestras?" but also to the questions, "Who needs our orchestra, why is it a necessary resource for our community, and what do we need to do to earn and grow community trust and investment?" Visit www.americanorchestras.org/whoneedsorchestras for more information.
Members: $40 / Non-members: $50
Sound Advice
This two-cassette program presents the candid thoughts, anecdotes, and advice of industry leaders on how to make the most of orchestra board service. The speakers address a broad range of governance issues, including fund raising, understanding the artistic product, and roles and responsibilities. The program is hosted by Martin Goldsmith, host of National Public Radio's Performance Today, and features, JoAnn Falletta (music director, Virginia Symphony), Catherine French (president, League of American Orchestras), Richard Hoffert (executive director, North Carolina Symphony), Don Roth (president, Oregon Symphony), and Neil Williams (past president, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra). Sound Advice is an ideal tool for the recruitment, orientation, and motivation of board members.
Members: $20 / Non-members: $25
Reasonable Accomodation and the American's with Disabilities Act
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is intended to provide equal access for persons with disabilities to public accommodations, transportation facilities, and employment opportunities. This paper addresses the requirements for employers to meet these regulations and requirements. Prepared by Ginsburg, Feldman & Bress, Chartered.
Members: $15 / Non-members: $25
Policies and Procedures of Orchestra Governing Boards
This report will help you evaluate the structure, operations, and financial contributions of your board.
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How much do board members contribute financially to orchestras with budget?
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How large are the boards of orchestras in your budget range?
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How do other orchestra boards operate?
This report is based on the results of a survey of orchestra boards across the country.
Members: $25 / Non-members: $30
How to Organize and Produce a Radiothon
Dozens of orchestras have raised millions of dollars using the tried-and-proven "radiothon" formula. Henry Fogel, creator of the original radio fund-raiser for orchestras, shares his experiences and ideas in this handy manual that teaches you how to produce a successful radiothon. Large or small, your orchestra can master the radiothon strategy with this quick and incisive guide.
Members: $15 / Non-members: $20