Martin Bernheimer's Jan. 6 review says Bolcom's new concerto is "wild and somewhat wondrous... appeals with breathless urgency."
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NY Classical Review: Alan Gilbert, NY Philharmonic explore New York states of mind
NY Classical Review: Gilbert, Philharmonic explore New York states of mind with Marsalis premiere, Copland and Bolcom
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Just announced: All Terrain String Festival: Bolcom 4X4
A jam-packed festival celebrating the depth and breadth of string quartet composition and performance, featuring four of the world’s most diverse and celebrated quartets performing works by classic and modern composers. Compositions by William Bolcom and the stellar playing of The Shanghai Quartet are featured at every performance. Presented at the Alexander Kasser Theater by Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey.
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Newly published: A Schumann Bouquet, Romantic Pieces
From Edward B. Marks Music Company comes word of two new releases, including the first engraving of Romantic Pieces (1958-60).
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"A romp from start to finish, but a romp with heart"
William Bolcom's opera "A Wedding" was highly praised in local reviews of American music presented at the Aspen Music Festival in late July.
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NYFOS Song of the Day: "His Manner is Gentle"
New York Festival of Song's blog No Song is Safe From Us highlights Sasha Cooke's performance of "His Manner is Gentle" from Bolcom's Lucrezia
Premiere of Trombone Concerto receives warm reception in NYC
The New York Times and New York Classical Review praised the world premiere of William Bolcom’s Trombone Concerto, featuring the Philharmonic’s principal trombonist, Joseph Alessi.
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Music In The Making: National Chamber Music Month
Houston Public Media featured Bolcom's Piano Quintet on its program "Music In The Making" on May 27, 2016. In honor of National Chamber Music Month the program showcased works by Bolcom, Reinecke and Bragato. Listen to the program online
Read moreWorld Premiere Publication: Night Pieces
Edward B. Marks Music announces the world premiere publication of William Bolcom's Night Pieces (1960) for solo piano. Composed in 1960 while Bolcom was studying in Paris, Night Pieces is dedicated in honor of the wedding of his friend and fellow composer, David Chaitkin (1938-2011). Forthcoming on a new album of piano recordings on the Naxos label in late 2016.
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