Events

Liz Pearse, soprano, and musicians of the Winona Symphony Orchestra perform “Livid Loneliness of Fear” with text by Amelia Earhart.

Inviting audiences on an exploration of darker pools and deeper reflections, this program is a mediation on bravery in shadows of our human experience. Surrounded by the immersive art of Anne Labovitz and poignant music of living composers, the listener may experience a cathartic contemplation of our most introspective moods.

Under the direction of Danny Gaylen

Premiere performance of “Von Fern und Nah” (From Far and Near) for two guitars performed by Christina Schorn-Mancinelli and Yvonne Zehner.

“Into the Blue” for orchestra performance by Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra under the direction of Mark Laycock.

Performed by Alicja Molitorys, flute and Dorota Adamczyk, piano.

JMU Symphony Orchestra

Performance of “Musica Ignota” by JMU Symphonic Band, conducted by Nieves Villasenor III.

This year’s festival features the music of award-winning composers Ingrid Stölzel and Dale Trumbore. Stölzel has been described as having a “gift for melody,” (San Francisco Classical Voice) creating work that is “downright beautiful.” (American Record Guide) Her compositions have been commissioned by leading soloists and ensembles and performed worldwide. Stölzel, who teaches composition at the University of Kansas School of Music, will premiere a new string trio commissioned by the festival. Trumbore is a prominent Los Angeles-based choral composer and writer whose music has been called “devastatingly beautiful” (The Washington Post) with “soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies.” (The New York Times) Her compositions have been performed by ensembles in the U.S. and internationally. JMU faculty, ensembles and students will present the music of Stölzel and Trumbore as well as other contemporary works in three main concerts during the festival.

University of New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra performs “City Beautiful” Conductor David Upham

University of New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra performs “City Beautiful” as part of the NHASTA (New Hampshire American String Teachers Association) Conductor David Upham