Performance as concerto soloist of Dana Wilson’s Avatar Concerto

On March 22 I performed Dana Wilson’s Avatar Concerto (2005) for Bassoon and Chamber Winds with the UNCSA wind ensemble, Michael Dodds conducting.

Performances with Ventus Wind Quintet

From January 25-27 I performed three concerts as part of the American Music Festival Concert Series with Ventus Wind Quintet, the resident wind chamber group at UNCSA. Music of Ibert, Debussy, Poulenc, Milhaud, and Dukas with Tadeu Coelho, flute; David…

Performance as conductor of nu, the contemporary music ensemble at UNCSA

On October 27 I conducted the contemporary music ensemble at UNCSA in my first performance as director. Here is the program: Wolfgang Rihm: Will Sound (2006) Giacinto Scelsi: Prânam II (1973) John Cage: Dance Music for Elfrid Ide (1940) Benjamin Broening: like dreams, statistics are a form…

UNCSA Contemporary Music Ensemble

On October 27 I conducted the UNCSA contemporary music ensemble, called nu, in a concert in Watson Hall. I’m the music director of the group which has been enormously challenging and rewarding. The program was as follows: Wolfgang Rihm: Will…