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26 years ago today, the Soviet-German composer Alfred Schnittke died in Hamburg at 63. His gravestone (image) is inscribed with a fermata (a sign to hold a note or rest an indeterminate length) over a whole rest, with a dynamic (volume) indication of triple-forte.

Just 1 week until the 24-25 Luna Lab application opens! Visit lunacompositionlab.org/apply to learn more.

On August 24th, join legendary composer Masashi Hamauzu, music director Eric Roth, and members of The Harlem Chamber Players for a program of exclusive arrangements, premieres, and favorites from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series! Concert will be at Town Hall in NYC!

The Toomai String Quintet will be performing at the Great Waters Festival in the Brewster Academy's Pinckney Boathouse on August 24th in New Hampshire! For tickets and info, please visit shorturl.at/j5Tsr

We are saddened by the news of the passing of composer and colleague, Harold Meltzer. Meltzer was a prolific composer and teacher at Syracuse University. May he rest in peace.

On Tuesday. August 27th, 7PM EST, composer Itzá Garcia will be featured on our IMPACT Series on our Youtube Channel! Garcia is a composer with a “creative focus on the relationship between time and togetherness in musical settings that involve interactions with technology”.

The Momenta Quartet presents its annual “Momenta Festival” on October 18th and 20th at Broadway Presbyterian Church (601 West 114th St) and October 22 and 24 at Americas Society (680 Park Ave)! Admission to all concerts is free.

"I absolutely loved how empowering and open this program was (and is!). Luna Lab created such a safe, comfortable space and I felt especially connected with everyone involved by the end of the festival week."—Haeon Lee (2023–24 fellow) Apply today: apply.lunacompositionlab.org

On September 10th, composer Lucie Vítková/Luc Vitk will be a part of our IMPACT Series on our YouTube Channel! Luc/ie is a Brooklyn based composer from the Czech Republic who works with the characteristics of discrete spaces through the interaction between sound and movement.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents and evening of music composed by James Newton Howard for the films of M. Night Shyamalan on September 20th! The performance will be complemented by the soulful artistry of Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Gil Shaham, and Maya Beiser.

Miles Davis and John Coltrane, "So What," 1959 ft. John Coltrane #Jazz

Follow the journey of a star who pulls away from her constellation because of lingering curiosity for space. Watch the @KronosQuartet perform the world premiere of Ilaria Hawley's "Some Things Cosmic," which features an accompanying hand-drawn animation. youtu.be/A3vr5rvKaZM?fe…

ETHEL will be performing a program featuring four brilliant early-career composers: Migiwa “Miggy” Miyajima, Xavier Muzik, Sam Wu and Leilehua Lanzilotti, at the Kaufman Music Center in NY on September 24th! For tickets please visit shorturl.at/cjDvt

American Composers Orchestra has opened applications for their Earshot Readings with the Jacobs School of Music! The deadline is on October 20th. To apply, please visit shorturl.at/8Adna

ChamberQUEER will have an open submission for collaboration for LGBTQ+ artists with a desire to collaborate with CQ! Proposals are due on October 15th. For more information and to apply, please visit shorturl.at/WwOO4

Our next 2024–25 fellow spotlight is Danity Pike, a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Philadelphia studying with Mari Esabel Valverde. Her music is often inspired by storytelling, navigating the world between poetry and composition. Learn more: lunacompositionlab.org/meet-the-fello…

Our next Dialogues Event will take place on Saturday, November 9th @ Queens Public Library at 2 PM! This event will include performances of works by composers Concetta Abbate, Santiago Beis, and Dayramir Gonzalez, as well as an open discussion following the performances.

Watch as Steve Reich reflects on the transformative impact of his iconic piece “Music for 18 Musicians” on his life and career. He delves into the structure of the piece, and its unique harmonic movement. 📹Full video: youtu.be/PelWlc8j00A

Composer Melody Eötvös’s piece “The King in Yellow” will be performed at the New World Center on Sunday, December 22nd @ 2:00 PM! The program will also include music by Mozart and Messiaen. For tickets and info, please visit shorturl.at/Exu5J

Join us this Wednesday, January 29th, at the National Sawdust for the Opening Event of the Composers Now 2025 Festival! For more information please visit composersnow.org