"The open, collaborative nature of Chicago's new music community is home to an extraordinary crop of ensembles and a vibrant landscape of composers. The scene for new music in Chicago is exceptional and I dedicate myself to supporting and encouraging its sustainability and growth." — Augusta Read Thomas
OCTOBER 28, 2025 — 7PM
World Premiere of HUMMINGBIRD MUSINGS — In Memoriam Alan Stout for soprano saxophone performed by Phil Pierick as part of his Chicago Bagatelles Project at the International Museum of Surgical Science, in the Hall of Immortals, Chicago, IL.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025
World Premiere of MOON DANCERS for 10 virtuosi commissioned by the Women in Harmoniemusik Consortium Members. Performed by LADYBAND, conducted by Rose Craig Tyler, at the Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
NOVEMBER 28, 2026
World Premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and organ. A Memorial Commission for Kaija Saariaho, commissioned by Anssi Karttunen, cellist and Olivier Latry, organist to premiere at the Maison de la Radio, Paris, France.
2026-27 Season
World Premiere of ASTRAL ILLUMINATIONS — HOMMAGE TO EMILY DICKINSON for Solo Violoncello and Orchestra, premiered by The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, and other orchestras to be announced.
FEBRUARY 25, 2026
World Premiere of PEARLS for percussion quartet commissioned and premiered by Third Coast Percussion. Dedicated with admiration and deep gratitude to Third Coast Percussion. Presented by Nova Linea Musica at Merit School of Music in Gottlieb Hall, Chicago, IL.
October 19 - 23, 2026
Co-commissioner World Premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and orchestra, premiered by cellist Alban Gerhardt, The Swedish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Brett Dean. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, and other orchestras to be announced.
OCTOBER 28, 2025 — 7PM
World Premiere of HUMMINGBIRD MUSINGS — In Memoriam Alan Stout for soprano saxophone performed by Phil Pierick as part of his Chicago Bagatelles Project at the International Museum of Surgical Science, in the Hall of Immortals, Chicago, IL.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
CRACKLE for wind ensemble performed by the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble, conducted by Rose Craig Tyler, at the Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis, MN.
NOVEMBER 5-9, 2025
Guest Composer at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
NOVEMBER 8, 2025
TRACES for solo piano, Koki Sato, piano; LAETITIA'S CAPRICE for soprano saxophone, Lexie Aguilar, soprano saxophone; JEU D'ESPRIT for two trumpets, James Mons and Jake Meixner, trumpets, at the Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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