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Mostly Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta - Journey of a Dragonfly (World Premier
Jun
15
3:00 PM15:00

Mostly Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta - Journey of a Dragonfly (World Premier

Join us as we celebrate American composers and America’s first female conductor of a major orchestra, Maestro JoAnn Falletta of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Native-Buffalo, New Yorker, and Artistic Director of Mostly Modern (and now Saratoga Springs resident), Robert Paterson, brings us a performance of the first part of his colorful Journey of a Dragonfly.

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Mostly Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta - Journey of a Dragonfly: Part I
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

Mostly Modern Orchestra with JoAnn Falletta - Journey of a Dragonfly: Part I

Join us for our 5th season Finale as we celebrate American composers and America’s first female conductor of a major orchestra, Maestro JoAnn Falletta of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Native-Buffalo, New Yorker, and Artistic Director of Mostly Modern (and now Saratoga Springs resident), Robert Paterson, brings us a performance of the first part of his colorful Journey of a Dragonfly.

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MMF Vocal Program - New York Stories (World Premiere)
Jun
16
3:00 PM15:00

MMF Vocal Program - New York Stories (World Premiere)

World Premiere of New York Stories for two singers and chamber ensemble at Mostly Modern Festival, featuring librettos by New York City-based librettists and scenes inspired by the Five Boroughs. Librettists include Mark Campbell, David Cote, Margot Connolly, Briana Elyse Hunter, John de los Santos, and Sokunthary Svay.

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American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (World Premiere, Piano/Vocal Version)
May
24
7:30 PM19:30

American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (World Premiere, Piano/Vocal Version)

  • Opera America, Mark A. Scorca Hall (map)
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Preview performance of the piano/vocal version of Robert Paterson’s New York Stories with American Modern Ensemble, featuring librettos and lyrics by New York City-based writers, including Mark Campbell, David Cote, Margot Connolly, Briana Elyse Hunter, John De Los Santos, and Sokunthary Svay.

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American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (Preview Performance)
May
23
4:30 PM16:30

American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (Preview Performance)

Preview performance of the piano/vocal version of Robert Paterson’s New York Stories with American Modern Ensemble, featuring librettos and lyrics by New York City-based writers, including Mark Campbell, David Cote, Margot Connolly, Briana Elyse Hunter, John De Los Santos, and Sokunthary Svay.

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American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (Preview Performance)
May
22
4:00 PM16:00

American Modern Ensemble - New York Stories (Preview Performance)

Preview performance of the piano/vocal version of Robert Paterson’s New York Stories with American Modern Ensemble, featuring librettos and lyrics by New York City-based writers, including Mark Campbell, David Cote, Margot Connolly, Briana Elyse Hunter, John De Los Santos, and Sokunthary Svay.

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Atlantic Brass Quintet/Lexie Signor - Soar
Jun
21
to Jun 22

Atlantic Brass Quintet/Lexie Signor - Soar

World premiere of Soar for trumpet and piano, featuring Lexie Signor, trumpet, and Geoffrey Burleson, piano, on this program that features Mostly Modern composers and selections from guest ensemble Atlantic Brass Quintet’s 20th-century repertoire. World premieres abound at Mostly Modern, and tonight is no exception!

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Mostly Modern Orchestra - Triple Concerto, "Summit" (World Premiere)
Jun
17
7:30 PM19:30

Mostly Modern Orchestra - Triple Concerto, "Summit" (World Premiere)

  • Skidmore College - Arthur Zankel Music Center, Filene Hall, Saratoga Springs, NY (map)
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Join us for an evening concert celebrating all American composers, featuring JoAnn Falletta of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Mostly Modern Orchestra, and the Neave Trio performing in the world premiere of Robert Paterson’s Triple Concerto.

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Neave Trio - Summit Trio (World Premiere)
Jun
15
7:30 PM19:30

Neave Trio - Summit Trio (World Premiere)

World premiere of Summit Trio, a new piano trio consisting of a suite of the three solo trio movements from Triple Concerto, which will be premiered at Mostly Modern Festival. This program also features our Mostly Modern composers and selections from Neave Trio’s repertoire.

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Carthage Wind Orchestra - The Winds of Time (World Premiere)
May
12
8:00 PM20:00

Carthage Wind Orchestra - The Winds of Time (World Premiere)

World premiere performance of the second movement of The Winds of Time by the Carthage Wind Orchestra, Dr. James C. Ripley, conductor. Commissioned by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, Conductor, and a consortium of wind ensembles, in honor of the Eastman School of Music’s Centennial Anniversary.

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American Modern Orchestra: Concert I - Slightly Comic Overture (World Premiere)
Jun
12
3:00 PM15:00

American Modern Orchestra: Concert I - Slightly Comic Overture (World Premiere)

  • Skidmore College - Arthur Zankel Music Center, Filene Hall, Saratoga Springs, NY (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an afternoon concert, featuring the American Modern Orchestra, with the exquisite Peter Bay, conductor for the Austin Symphony. Composers include Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Paterson, and Einojuhani Rautavaara, as well as a brand-new work from one of our ‘Mostly Modern Composers’.

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Eastman Wind Ensemble - The Winds of Time (World Premiere)
Apr
15
7:30 PM19:30

Eastman Wind Ensemble - The Winds of Time (World Premiere)

  • Eastman School of Music, Kodak Hall (map)
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World premiere of The Winds of Time by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, Conductor. Commissioned by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Davis Scatterday, Conductor, and a consortium of wind ensembles, in honor of the Eastman School of Music’s Centennial Anniversary.

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New Amsterdam Singers - I Go Among Trees (World Premiere)
Dec
10
8:00 PM20:00

New Amsterdam Singers - I Go Among Trees (World Premiere)

  • Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York, NY (map)
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New Amsterdan Singers, directed and conducted by Clara Longstreth, gives the world premiere of I Go Among Trees for SATB choir and marimba, with texts by Wendell Berry, May Sarton, and John Freeman. Special guest, Makoto Nakura, marimba.

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New York Choral Consortium: BIG SING - Look To The Sky (World Premiere)
Sep
12
3:00 PM15:00

New York Choral Consortium: BIG SING - Look To The Sky (World Premiere)

  • St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church (map)
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Word premiere of Look To The Sky for SATB choir and piano, Commissioned by the New York Choral Consortium for the BIG SING's Ten-Year Anniversary. The premiere will be conducted by Dr. Deborah S. King, and will be part of the whole program celebrating the 10th anniversary of the BIG SING and commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
20
3:00 PM15:00

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
18
7:30 PM19:30

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
17
7:30 PM19:30

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
15
7:00 PM19:00

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
14
7:00 PM19:00

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

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American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)
Jun
13
7:00 PM19:00

American Modern Ensemble - Cocoa Cantata (World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, and an updated version of J.S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata, featuring the American Modern Ensemble, Cree Carrico, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone.

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Society for New Music - Cocoa Cantata (Online World Premiere Production)
May
23
3:00 PM15:00

Society for New Music - Cocoa Cantata (Online World Premiere Production)

World premiere production of Cocoa Cantata , music by Robert Paterson and libretto by David Cote, , featuring the Society for New Music, Julia Ebner, soprano, Steven Stull, baritone, and David Neal, bass-baritone. This program will also include works by Jessie Montgomery, Alistair Coleman, and Reena Esmail.

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Opera Memphis - In Real Life (Memphis Premiere)
May
22
8:00 PM20:00

Opera Memphis - In Real Life (Memphis Premiere)

Opera Memphis is excited to announce performances of In Real Life, a collection of operatic monologues for soprano, baritone, and chamber orchestra by composer Robert Paterson and librettist David Cote. Each performance will feature pre-show entertainment in the parking lot and audiences are encouraged to "tailgate" before the show!

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Opera Memphis - In Real Life (Memphis Premiere)
May
21
8:00 PM20:00

Opera Memphis - In Real Life (Memphis Premiere)

Opera Memphis is excited to announce performances of In Real Life, a collection of operatic monologues for soprano, baritone, and chamber orchestra by composer Robert Paterson and librettist David Cote. Each performance will feature pre-show entertainment in the parking lot and audiences are encouraged to "tailgate" before the show!

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American Modern Ensemble - In Real Life and In Real Life II (Virtual World Premiere)
Nov
10
8:00 PM20:00

American Modern Ensemble - In Real Life and In Real Life II (Virtual World Premiere)

  • The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (map)
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Virtual world premiere of the chamber ensemble version of the song cycle In Real Life II, featuring Jorell Williams, baritone, with In Real Life I (formerly In Real Life), featuring Marnie Breckenridge, soprano, both written by Robert Paterson, with words by David Cote.

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