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Five years ago today after playing a recital in Bali. Premiered seven new pieces for viola and piano, plus coached chamber music to young string quartets. A beautiful day!

Performing with the legendary pianist Kathleen Supove in NYC. Nine premieres, many notes, and one unforgettable evening. #newmusic #composer #viola #piano

Composer advice: It’s not the most supportive introduction to give a violist about to premiere your music by asking the audience for their favorite viola jokes. . . And then almost apologizing for writing for the viola Viola advice: Jokes aren’t funny if they’re @ your expense

Chicago - when the weather is like this, this city is Amazing!

Whenever I have a strong case of feeling blue, I’ll sit down and write a recommendation for a friend, or a colleague I admire. Even if it’s not going for a position. It always improves my mood realizing how many amazing people I’m surrounded by.

Just released: Thomas Adès - Berceuse No. 1, from “The Exterminating Angel.” From my winter set in Chicago with the amazing pianist Shi-An Costello. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-vKh… #newmusic #composer

The further we get away from the Arts the less likely we are to feel connected to each other, the past, and ourselves. Exhale and breathe with this gorgeous and soothing music. Listen everyday. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-vKh…

Music by one of the most popular living composers in the world. Berceuse, from Exterminating Angels. By Thomas Adès. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-vKh…

They took control of music & stages. Arts were threatened, being censored for not idealizing views of insular-looking pols. Famous musicians supported him, but his music was banned. Paul Hindemith composed about his struggle. “Between Mountain & Deep Valley” In 1935

Does this music make you sleepy or relaxed? m.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-vKh…

Dancing rhythms of composer Augusta Read Thomas are joyous! Cantos for Slava, for Viola and piano. With pianist Shi-An Costello in Chicago at Constellation.

Composers! A new Call for Scores for the returning Heidelberg New Music Festival. Submit your viola & piano scores, and more. I can’t wait to possibly play your music. Details. heidelberg.edu/events/2025/20…

It was only one night we shared on the stage, but it was magical and eye-opening. RIP to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys.

Join Eighth Blackbird and Yerkes Observatory for an evening of dynamic, behind-the-scenes look at how science inspires sound, and how music can give voice to the mysteries of the universe. More information on the NMC website: newmusicchicago.org/event/blackbir…

Rest from the doomscrolling and listen to this short and uplifting beautiful music by rising star composer Adrian Gordon. “With the Rising Sun” m.youtube.com/watch?v=cp9x_t…

Pablo Picasso - Guernica Kurt Jooss. - The Green Table Jacob Ter Veldhuis- TaTaTaTa Rupert Kipling - Boots

In an attempt to spread good news and vibes, I’m going to post an album a day of musicians that inspire and make the world a better place. 1st up, Ukrainian-American virtuoso pianist Nadia Shpachenko and The Poetry of Places.

Second Installment: In an attempt to spread good news and vibes, I’m sharing albums by musicians who inspire and make the world a better place. Tomeka Reid is a cellist, composer, improviser, and inspiring human being. She creates community thru sheer charisma and brilliance.