Spotlight on Contemporary Chamber Orchestra Repertoire Hosted by American Composers Orchestra Thur. 6/18: Spotlight on Contemporary Chamber Orchestra Repertoire Spotlight on Contemporary Chamber Orchestra Repertoire Hosted by American Composers Orchestra Recorded Thursday, June 18, 2020 Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/american.composers.orchestra/videos/899863003866171/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqjHNTF_slI with Derek Bermel Artistic Director, American Composers Orchestra David Hertzberg, Composer Alex Temple, Composer Ben Cadwallader Executive […]
American Composers Orchestra Announces a new solo commissioning initiative in response to the COVID-19 crisis with online world premieres beginning Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 5pm on Zoom $5 tickets* available through Eventbrite If the $5 entrance fee poses a barrier to participation, interested listeners will be asked to fill out an anonymous form at https://bit.ly/ACOConnectComp or […]
In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on composers and performers, American Composers Orchestra announces Connecting ACO Community, a new initiative to commission short works for solo instrument or voice.
Marian Anderson Theater Aaron Davis Hall at The City College of New York 129 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street New York, NY 10031 CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: ACO can no longer welcome a public audience to the Underwood Readings on March 12th and 13th. Amidst concerns of the spread of COVID-19, we are honoring the request […]
American Composers Orchestra 2020 Gala Bryant Park Grill | 25 W 40th Street, New York City 6:30pm Cocktails | 7:30pm Dinner and Performance American Composers Orchestra celebrates three honorees who have effected change in the American musical landscape. Join us as we toast our honorees with sparkling libations, scrumptious food and lively conversation at ACO’s annual […]
Exclusive Event for ACO’s 2019-20 Commission Club Members Hosted at Private Home Upper West Side (Exact address shared once membership is finalized) Invest in a new commission: from the composer’s first creative spark to the premiere at Carnegie Hall. Join now to get exclusive invitations to preview events with the composer, a sneak peek at […]
Exclusive Event for ACO’s 2019-20 Commission Club Members Steinway Hall NW corner of 6th Ave & 43rd St New York, NY 10036 Invest in a new commission: from the composer’s first creative spark to the premiere at Carnegie Hall. Join now to get exclusive invitations to preview events with the composer, a sneak peek at […]
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall 57th St. and 7th Ave., NYC ABOUT A celebration of composers with roots in New England, ACO’s season opener includes the world premieres of Hilary Purrington’s Harp of Nerves featuring guitarist JIJI and orchestrations of Selected Songs by Charles Ives, arranged by Purrington, Hannah […]
Program American Composers Orchestra seeks to identify and celebrate emerging American composers through its EarShot program. Drawing from a national network of advisors and advocates, EarShot works with orchestras around the country to identify and support promising composers in the early stages of their careers. Orchestras have relied on EarShot to identify and connect with composers consistent with […]
This year, the Aguascalientes Symphony Orchestra participant composers will work closely with mentor composers Gabriela Ortiz, Derek Bermel, and an established American composer (TBD), as well as conductor Jose Arean.
For the 28th annual Underwood New Music Readings, American Composers Orchestra has selected six composers from over 200 submissions. Rodrigo Castro, Chen Yihan, inti figgis-vizueta, Jack Hughes, Jihyun Kim, and Aaron Israel Levin represent a broad spectrum of musical backgrounds and sound worlds. Three commission opportunities will be available to this year’s participants: the Underwood […]
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