2015

July 6-11: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton
Danny Elfman’s multimedia celebration finally arrives in New York after
sold-out runs in Los Angeles and London. Clips from Burton’s films, sketches and other footage
will be accompanied by a live orchestra and choir performing Elfman’s scores.
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC

July 18: Berkshire Choral Festival: Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem
Springfield Symphony joins the Berkshire Choral Festival under the baton of Jane Glover.
Berkshire School, Sheffield, MA

July 19, 22: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre

August 6th – 9th & 29th: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre

September 19th: Symphony in C: Season Opener
A concert of romantic classics including Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 4.
Also, a world premiere from Patrick O’Malley, winner of the symphonies 2015/16 Young Composers Competition.
Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts, Camden, NJ

September 22, 23 & 25: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre, NYC

October 3: Springfield Symphony: Opening Night Gala
To kickoff SSO’s 72nd season, an evening of of modern classics.
Phillipe Quint plays Sibelius Violin Concerto,
and the orchestra plays Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.
Symphony Hall, Springfield, MA

October 7 & 10: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre, NYC

October 16 & 17: The Knights
From Stravinsky to Stockhausen on an eclectic program, joining many old friends,
including Michael Caterisano with whom I’ll play Sollima’s Federico II.
Oct. 16: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Oct. 17: BRIC House, Brooklyn, NYC

November 2: Donald Byrd & Charles : at the Guggenheim
Following the world premiere with Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Charles Wuorinen’s
Megalith for piano and 15 instruments comes to NYC, and I’m thrilled to revisit my part.
Also, Wuorinen’s Second String Quartet with Byrd’s choreography will be performed by
Fred Sherry Quartet and Spectrum Dance.
Guggenheim Museum, NYC

November 4: Bedford Chamber Concerts
Anthony Newman conducts his own composition Overture in C along with a solo turn
in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, followed by Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.
St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Bedford, NY

November 7-10: Deviant Septet: Duke Residency
Deviant kicks off the season with the first of our Duke University residency visits!
We’ll be meeting with student composers to read and talk about their music for future concerts.
Duke University, Durham, NC

November 22: U.S. Coast Guard Band: “Coast Guard Band Takes Flight!”
Led by the Director of the U.S. Air Force Band Colonel Larry Lang,
the band will perform music inspired by the air and sea,
from John Williams to Benjamin Britten.
Leamy Hall, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT

November 27-29: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven and Andres
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be paired with the world premiere of
The Blind Banister by Timo Andres.
Ordway Concert Hall, St. Paul, MN

December 5: Springfield Symphony: “Home for the Follidays”
You might know what “Follidays” are…but I sure don’t. What I do know is that
someone somewhere will be cracking the whip in Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.
Symphony Hall, Springfield, MA

December 6: Albany Symphony: “The Magic of Christmas”
It’s been a couple of years, but I’m glad I’ll be back behind the drum set for some
holiday merriment. Dare I wonder who’ll crack the whip at this show?
Palace Theater, Albany, NY

December 9: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre, NYC

December 13: Rensselaer Orchestra with guests from Albany Symphony
Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
EMPAC Concert Hall, Troy, NY

December 18: Amahl and The Night Visitors at The Church of the Transfiguration
Gian-Carlo Menotti’s popular chamber opera performed in the intimate setting
of the famous “Little Church around the Corner.”

December 22 & 24: An American in Paris
The Palace Theatre, NYC