Miller Theatre Launches 25th Anniversary of ‘Composer Portraits’ With Courtney Bryan

(Photo credit: Rob Davidson) The Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts has announced its 25th anniversary of “Composer Portraits” will open with Courtney Bryan. The “Composer Portraits” series offers audiences a full-evening immersions into a single composer’s work, along with onstage conversations on the creative process. This year’s series is devoted to five stylistically diverse composers. The {…}

Will Liverman, Damian Norfleet, Alice Teyssier, & Fay Victor Star in the International Contemporary Ensemble’s 2024-25 Season

(Photo credit: Digitice Media Team) The International Contemporary Ensemble has announced its 2024-25 season. This article only contains classical vocal performances. Soloists Alice Teyssier and Damian Norfleet, the Quince Ensemble, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and composer Courtney Bryan at the piano present her works “Requiem,” “Blessed,” and “Dreaming” (“Freedom Sounds”) as part of the Composer Portraits series. Performance Date: Sept. 12, {…}

Boosey & Hawkes Signs Courtney Bryan

Boosey & Hawkes has signed New Orleans–based composer Courtney Bryan to its roster. The composer is done work for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and voice. She was recently commissioned by Opera Philadelphia, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra and is currently the composer-in-residence with Opera Philadelphia and Creative Partner with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. {…}

Opera Philadelphia to Celebrate Eight Composers With Special Concert

Opera Philadelphia is set to celebrate a decade of new opera with a special concert on March 18, 2023. The showcase will bring together eight resident composers and spotlight their music. Among the composers who will be celebrated are  Lembit Beecher, Courtney Bryan, David Hertzberg, David T. Little, Missy Mazzoli, Andrew Norman, Rene Orth, and Tyshawn Sorey. The performance will feature such artists as Lawrence Brownlee, who will {…}