William Bolcom

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Glimmerglass Glimpse: From the Diary of Sally Hemings

Sung by soprano Alyson Cambridge with Djordje Nesic, pianist

This dramatic song cycle by William Bolcom and Sandra Seaton imagines the experience of Sally Hemings, who was enslaved by Thomas Jefferson, through fictional diary entries. Sung in first person with piano, the piece tells Hemings’ story from age 9 until Jefferson’s death. A story of love, conflict and profound depth, Alyson Cambridge's powerful performance is captured in a beautifully designed and recorded video.

Glimmerglass Glimpses is a series of offerings to celebrate song, story, and community — from the safety of home.

2021 Begins with American Composers Orchestra Composer-to-Composer Talk

William Bolcom & Gabriela Lena Frank will discuss Bolcom's Symphony No. 9 online on Wednesday, January 13 - live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Iris named after "Graceful Ghost"

Horticulturist Robert Hollingworth wrote us to share a photo of the Graceful Ghost Iris, which he hybridized and named after Bolcom’s beloved ragtime piece.

University of Arizona MUSIC + FESTIVAL 2020 presents works of Gershwin, Reich, Bolcom

From October 10-12 the 2020 Music+Festival: George Gershwin, Steve Reich, and William Bolcom will present the lives and music of these three composers within a rich and broad humanistic framework. All events will be online, free admission and open to the public.

New Video - Glimmerglass Glimpse: From the Diary of Sally Hemings

A story of love, conflict and profound depth, Alyson Cambridge's powerful performance is captured in a beautifully designed and recorded video.

Trombone Concerto featured on New York Philharmonic album

William Bolcom's Trombone Concerto with Joseph Alessi, trombone now available on iTunes, Apple Music

Wexford's Dinner at Eight nominated for "Best Opera Production"

The Irish Times announces its nominations for its 22nd annual theatre awards, and Dinner at Eight is among those recognized

In conversation with Chamber Music Society

CMS of Lincoln Center has been celebrating various composers' 80 years of experience, craft, and skill. They recently sat down with William Bolcom to learn more about his illustrious career, his influences, and his landmark works.

William Bolcom's "Dinner at Eight" served up at Wexford Festival Opera

Critics from around the world came to Ireland to weigh in on the opera's European Premiere in October

Bolcom/Corigliano 2018 Birthday Tribute - "An Unforgettable Experience"

January 11 concert in New York City began William Bolcom's year of 80th birthday celebrations

Bolcom & Morris to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Medal on February 11

Arts Alliance Medals for Arts, Sciences & Humanities event celebrates "outstanding and sustained artistic and creative accomplishments within the arts"

Awarded annually, The Arts Alliance Medals for Arts, Sciences & Humanities honor and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of artists, creatives, individuals. The Lifetime Achievement Medal is presented in recognition of outstanding and sustained artistic and creative accomplishments within the arts, sciences and/or humanities receiving national and or international acclaim.

Medal recipients are celebrated for increasing public awareness of the arts + creative industries in the greater Ann Arbor area and beyond. Medalists make their mark through their leadership, philanthropy and accomplishments setting the standard for excellence and serving as the example for others to follow.