I’m thrilled that soprano Elizabeth Racheva is programming a short aria “How Does The World Fall Into Place,” from my chamber opera Fallings (with libretto by Seth Friedman) on her upcoming recital Promised Lands? Of Leaving and Longing on February 10, 2019, 2 pm, at All Souls Church Unitarian. The program is part of the Mars Urban Arts Initiative (MUAI) is a creative … Read More
The superb ModernMedieval Trio of Voices performed my piece bad ass piece All Things Are Set Ablaze (based upon the writings of that ultimate badass Hildegard von Bingen!) yet again. This time at East Carolina University’s NewMusic Initiative. Next step: April 13, 2019 at the Cloisters as part of MetArtsLive.
It warms my heart to hear the young students at American University play the second movement, “Pure Happenchance,” from my piece Elastic Band on their recent concert. Dr. Noah Getz did a superb job conducting and teaching the movement. And clarinetist Sammy Lesnick was a terrific soloist. Bravo ladies & Gentlemen!
ModernMedieval Trio of Voices will be performing my commissioned Hildegard piece All Things Are Set Ablaze tomorrow, November 11, 2018 on the Damron Concert Artist Series at the at the University of Tampa. “The program features some of Hildegard of Bingen’s most ecstatic chants interwoven with new works by acclaimed composers Caroline Shaw, Caleb Burhans, … Read More
I’m thrilled to be at The Beatles’ THE WHITE ALBUM: An International Symposium for the next few days. Walt Everett, Allan Kozinn, Mark Lewisohn, Bruce Spizer, and a host of others giving talks, presentations, playing the new Giles Martin remix! A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
I’m happy to report that my solo string piece Johansen, commissioned for the 2018 Johansen International String Competition will receive its World Premiere by cellist Michel Balas this Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Church of the Annunciation in Washington D.C. on the Roth Concert Series. Performers include: Julian Rhee – first-prize violinist; Beatrice Chen … Read More
I’m very pleased that the Acis album be•spoke has been submitted to the GRAMMYs for consideration. There is so much great work by Elena Ruehr, Julian Wachner, Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, Marcus Thompson, the New Orchestra of Washington, Kevin Bourassa, and others on the CD.
A terrific and well-deserved review in today’s Washington Post for ModernMedieval Trio Of Voices, and all of us living composers, including my latest piece All Things Are Set Ablaze! “The largest, most ambitious work was Joel Phillip Friedman’s “All Things Are Set Ablaze,” during which the singers accompanied themselves on triangle, drum and tambourine, providing … Read More
I’m pleased to announce TWO World Premieres with the National Chamber Ensemble! 1st my “fierce little viola piece” When The World Disintegrates Before Your Eyes debuts… as a violin piece thanks to virtuoso & NCE Artistic Director Leo Sushansky. Next will be the premiere of a new trio arrangement (clarinet, piano, and percussion) of the popular 2nd movement from … Read More
What do you get if you mix 1 composer (Joel Phillip Friedman) with 1 stellar vocal trio (ModernMedieval Trio Of Voices) with 1 prescient mystic, visionary, and polymath (Hildegard von Bingen) in 1 storied museum (National Museum of Women In the Arts)? 1 very special program – The Living Word – featuring works by Hildegard herself, Caroline Shaw, Caleb … Read More