Carnegie Hall Presents

American Composers Orchestra

Hear amazingly diverse repertoire, including world premieres and music that is new to New York audiences, performed by the intrepid American Composers Orchestra. This no-holds-barred series explores contemporary composers whose music challenges audiences and stretches the sonic limits of an orchestral ensemble.

Series Events

Friday, October 25, 2013 | 7:30 PM
American Composers Orchestra
Orchestra Underground
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • American Composers Orchestra
    Robert Spano, Conductor
  • Ian Williams, Electronics

Program

  • IAN WILLIAMS Clear Image No. 1 (World Premiere)
  • CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS Muse
  • PETER FAHEY New Work (World Premiere)
Thursday, February 20, 2014 | 7:30 PM
American Composers Orchestra
Orchestra Underground
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • American Composers Orchestra
    George Manahan, Music Director and Conductor
  • The Crossing
    Donald Nally, Conductor
    Stephen Gosling, Piano
  • Eric Huebner, Piano

Program

  • DAVID LANG statement to the court (NY Premiere)
  • STEVE REICH Eight Lines
  • LISA COONS Shadow Studies (World Premiere)
  • AMY BETH KIRSTEN strange pilgrims (World Premiere)
Steve Reich's Eight Lines
London Steve Reich Ensemble
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Friday, April 4, 2014 | 7:30 PM
American Composers Orchestra
Orchestra Underground
Zankel Hall

Performers

  • American Composers Orchestra
    George Manahan, Music Director and Conductor
  • Luciana Souza, Vocalist

Program

  • GUNTHER SCHULLER Contours
  • GABRIELA LENA FRANK Manchay Tiempo (NY Premiere)
  • REVUELTAS Alcancias
  • MARCOS BALTER Favela (World Premiere)
  • DEREK BERMEL Mar de Setembro (NY Premiere)
Revueltas's Alcancias (Allegro vivo)
London Sinfonietta
RCA Red Seal

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