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Student works read by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
In the first reading of its kind for Peabody composition students, the Baltimore Symphony, conducted by Marin Alsop, hosted a reading of three student works. The works, selected competitively by the composition faculty, included Prismi in Simmetria by John Crouch (D.M.A., in progress), The Girl He Drew by Amy Kirsten (D.M.A., in progress), and Pathways by Vladimir Smirnov (M.M., in progress).
Angel Lam commisioned by Carnegie Hall and the Altanta Symphony Orchestra
Angel Lam’s (D.M.A., in progress) new work for cello and orchestra with narration, titled Awakening from a Disappearing Garden, was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Spano in October and was featured in the Atlanta Constitution Journal. The New York premiere was given at Carnegie Hall in November and was reviewed by the New York Times.
Peabody represented at Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute
Several current Peabody students and alumni were chosen to participate in this prestigious event. Geoff Knorr (M.M., 2008), Angel Lam (D.M.A., in progress), and Roger Zare (M.M., 2009) will have their works read and performed by the Minnesota Orchestra led by Osmo Vänskä (pictured). Vladimir Smirnov (M.M., in progress) and Armando Bayolo (music theory faculty) were selected as alternates.
Oscar Bettison appointed to faculty
After a lengthy international search, the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce the appointment of Oscar Bettison to the composition department faculty beginning in the fall of 2009.
Nicholas Maw, Composer, Dies at 73
Composer Nicholas Maw, long time member of the Peabody Composition Department who retired in 2008, dies at age 73. Nicholas Maw was a pillar of this department for ten years. He will be deeply missed.
Roger Zare wins Nissim Prize
Roger Zare (M.M., 2009) has been awarded the ASCAP Foundation’s Rudolf Nissim Prize for Green Flash, a nine-minute composition for orchestra. The prize includes a $5,000 cash honorarium. Green Flash was selected from over 220 submissions.