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Composers Now empowers all living composers, celebrates the diversity of their voices and honors the significance of their artistic contribution.
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Composers Now presents the 2026 Cheswatyr Commissions on Monday, November 16th at Columbia University’s Lee C. Bollinger Forum! The program features the world premiere of “Casual Miracles II”, a multidisciplinary work by Korean American composer, vocalist, and sound artist Bora Yoon, combining digital devices, voice, and instruments from across cultures and historical periods. The evening also features works by composers Miya Masaoka, Alyssa Weinberg, and Gabriella Smith, in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players. Cheswatyr Commissions honors the visionary legacy of Cece Wasserman—a passionate arts philanthropist and tireless advocate for living composers—whose leadership catalyzed commissions from luminaries such as Missy Mazzoli, Arlene Sierra, and Julia Wolfe. Rooted in Cece’s belief in substantive support for artists, the commission program continues to empower composers whose work reflects bold creativity, cultural resonance, and a commitment to shaping the future of music. Composers Now selects each commissionee through a thoughtful, mission-aligned process that centers artistic excellence, inclusivity, and the potential for meaningful community impact. To RSVP, please visit https://shorturl.at/eGV2m . . . . . . #composer #composersofinstagram #newmusic #violin #orchestra by @composersnow
Presenter Partner Alert! On October 31st, celebrated pianist and composer Dabin Ryu presents the live release concert for “Discomfort”, her third leader album and first-ever live recording at the Jazz Gallery in NYC! Developed from her 2025 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission, this project explores the things that challenge and unsettle Ryu. Pushing beyond her familiar creative boundaries, she experiments with unfamiliar compositional techniques and confronts the uncertainty of the unknown. The result is a striking, deeply personal set of music that explores vulnerability, transformation, and artistic courage. For tickets and info, please visit https://shorturl.at/cSMwQ . . . . . . . #jazz #composer #composersofinstagram #jazzpianist #nyc by @composersnow
Biz New Orleans has published an article for our upcoming Dialogues event this Thursday, October 29th! This edition of Dialogues marks 15 years of championing living composers and amplifying their diverse creative voices. The program features Louisiana-rooted composer-performers Courtney Bryan, Sultana Isham, and Steve Lands, showcasing the diversity of contemporary music in the region. Designed to place composers and their creative processes at the center of the experience, Dialogues pairs live performance with conversation, giving audiences insight into the ideas, influences and creative processes behind their work. Dialogues will take place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on October 29th @ 7:00 PM! To read more about Thursday’s event by Biz New Orleans, please visit https://shorturl.at/hgBdO . . . . . . #neworleans #composer #composersofinstagram #jazz #audience by @composersnow
Presenter Partner Alert! On Thursday, October 29th, “Splash”, trio led by visionary pianist/composer Myra Melford, featuring bassist Michael Formanek and drummer/vibraphonist Ches Smith, will perform at The Jazz Gallery! The project is the latest installment of Melford’s ongoing body of work inspired by and engaging with the work of the American post-abstract expressionist painter Cy Twombly. For more information and tickets, please visit https://shorturl.at/MdbQ2 . . . . . . . . #jazz #composer #composersofinstagram #concert #piano by @composersnow
Third Coast Percussion is running “The Currents Creative Partnership”, the group’s opportunity to collaborate with innovative music creators who are at the beginning of their careers, have less experience writing music for percussion, or are looking to expand their creative work in new directions. Applications are now open till October 31st! To learn more about the criteria and to apply, please visit https://shorturl.at/sRaMs . . . . . . . . #percussion #composer #newmusic #composersofinstagram #application by @composersnow
MIAMI — Oct. 18 ! @toomaiquintet is performing on the FIU Music Festival in a concert that brings music, dance, and film together — feat. works by living composers ! October 18 (Sunday) 5pm, Florida International University Wertheim School of Music @fiumusic PROGRAM: — Tania León: Tumbao — Marcus Norris: My Idols Are Dead — Leo Brouwer: Música incidental campesina — Carlos Rafael Rivera: The Queen’s Gambit Suite (arr. Michael Linville @mplinv1965 ) — Orlando Jacinto Garcia: Prohibido ** **With members or @dimensionsdancemia @orlandojgarcia9 #tanialeon @marcusnorris @riveracomposer @brouwer39 @composersnow TOOMAI Karla Donehew-Pérez & Suliman Tekalli, violins Kayla Williams, viola Hamilton Berry, cello Andrew Roitstein, bass @fiuinstagram by @composersnow
Presenter Partner Alert! On October 29th, the Harlem Chamber Players will hold a free concert celebrating living composers from New York City! A post-concert reception will also be held in celebration of composer Carman Moore’s milestone 90th birthday month. The program will feature: Norman Weiss “Reverie” for Oboe and String Quartet Don Byron String Quartet No. 2 “Four Thoughts on Marvin Gaye” Carman Moore “To Mars and Beyond” for Tenor Saxophone and String Quartet Mini Tribute to Raoul Abdul by Dr. Vanessa Valdés Tommy James “4ths and Mains” for 2 Bassoons Eddie Venegas “Viaje de Cantos (Journey of Chants)” for String Nonet The concert will be held at Harlem School of the Arts, and is FREE with RSVP via https://shorturl.at/PSsMh . . . . . . . . #orchestra #composer #composersofinstagram #violin #cello by @composersnow
Marking 15 years of championing living composers and amplifying their diverse creative voices, Composers Now will continue the celebration of its milestone anniversary season in a city synonymous with musical innovation with “Dialogues” in New Orleans at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m! The program features Louisiana-rooted composer-performers Courtney Bryan, Sultana Isham, and Steve Lands, showcasing the diversity of contemporary music in the region. Designed to place composers and their creative processes at the center of the experience, Dialogues pairs live performance with conversation, giving audiences insight into the ideas, influences and creative processes behind their work. Composers Now Founder and Artistic Director Tania León hosts each Dialogues program, guiding conversations with featured artists about the ideas, influences and creative processes behind their work. To RSVP and for more info, please visit https://shorturl.at/ucKcu . . . . . . . . . #newmusic #composers #composersofinstagram #neworleans #performance by @composersnow
On Tuesday, October 13th, we are proud to feature composer Daniel Garbin on our IMPACT Series! Daniel is an established figure in the dynamic jazz scene of New York City, regularly performing at renowned venues across the city. His journey from an early love of geometry and number theory to a profound fascination with the guitar, music theory, and the intricate relationship between the physical instrument and the theory of music has been nothing short of remarkable. Tune in to our Youtube Channel on Oct. 13th, 7 PM EST to learn more about his musical journey! . . . . . . . #composer #guitar #mathematics #composersofinstagram #jazz by @composersnow
Presenter Partner Alert! On Thursday, October 15th, Orchestra of St. Luke’s (@oslmusic) returns to The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center for their 52nd time, with a concert program celebrating the richness and diversity of American music. Their performance will include Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” and selections from his Old American Songs, Karen LeFrak’s “Space,” “Gravity” and “Prairie Dawn”; Philip Glass’s modern minimalist Symphony No. 3 and Jessie Montgomery’s anthem to a multi-cultural nation written for the 200th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” For tickers and info please visit https://shorturl.at/6bJS7 . . . . . . . . #symphony #orchestra #composers #composersofinstagram #newmusic by @composersnow
Composers Now would like to congratulate our artistic director and founder, Tania León, for the world premiere performance of her piece “Imágenes Mestizas” with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel! Tomorrow, September 29th, will be the last performance at Lincoln Center before the NY Phil will ventures out onto their sold out 2026 European tour from October 9-22, where they will perform her piece alongside Mahler’s 5th Symphony in Paris, Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna. The New York Times has also released a wonderful review of the premiere by Gabrielle Ferrari! To read the review, please visit https://shorturl.at/DlhPh Photo by @brandonpatoc . . . . . . . . #classical #classicalmusic #composers #composersofinstagram #orchestra by @composersnow
Presenter Partner Alert! On September 29, The Village Trip presents “Women’s Work”, a concert featuring performances of “Pith” by KiMani Bridges (@kimani_bridges_music) (2020) and “What I Know About Living” by Devon Lee (@devonian_music) (2022) in celebration of Luna Composition Lab’s 10th Anniversary, Luna Lab@10! The concert will take place at Saint John’s in the Village in NYC. “Women’s Work” is not a historical retrospective. It is a living argument — made in music and words — that women’s creative voices have always been present, always vital, and have never needed permission to matter. For tickets and info, please visit https://shorturl.at/mvHXC . . . . . . . #composers #singer #newmusic #composersofinstagram #classicalmusic by @composersnow

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