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– The Washington Post
Calendar
2026/2027
University of Michigan presents Humanity's Essential Gems
performed by Anthony McGill and the Isidore Quartet
Friday, December 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Rackham Auditorium
Ann Arbor, MI
Las Vegas Philharmonic presents Exalted Aspirations World Premiere
conducted by Rei Hotoda
Saturday, January 16, 2027, 7:30 PM
The Smith Center
Las Vegas, NV
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra presents Chamber Symphony No. 2 World Premiere conducted by Matthew Kraemer
Saturday, March 13, 2027, 7:30 PM
The Schrott Center for the Arts
Indianapolis, IN
Augusta Symphony Orchestra presents Piano Concerto No. 2 "Concerto in A" performed by Jeffrey Biegel and conducted by Dirk Meyer
Saturday, March 20, 2027, 7:30 PM
Miller Theater - Brian J. Marks Hall
Augusta, GA
South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra presents Abiding Legacy Saxophone Concerto performed by Timothy McAllister and conducted by Morihiko Nakahara
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Columbia, SC
PAST PERFORMANCES
May 9–10, 2026: Symphony No. 2 “Resolute Souls” World Premiere by Eric Jacobsen, Conductor, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
March 27–29, 2026: Symphony No. 2 “Resolute Souls” World Premiere by Eric Jacobsen, Conductor, and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
March 22, 2026: Saxophone Concerto World Premiere by Tim McAllister, Tito Muñoz, Conductor, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra
March 13–14, 2026: Concerto in A Performed by Jeffrey Biegel, Piano, Andrew M. Kurtz, Conductor, and the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra
March 6–7, 2026: Phenomenal Queen: Coretta Scott King World Premiere by Angela Brown, Soprano, Anthony Parnther, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
February 1–2, 2026: Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet performed by Anthony McGill and the Pacifica Quartet
February 1–2, 2026 Fanfare for Universal Hope Performed by Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Thomas Wilkins, Conductor
December 7–10, 2025: Humanity's Essential Gems / Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet performed by Anthony McGill and the Pacifica Quartet
November 17, 2025: Humanity's Essential Gems World Premiere by Anthony McGill, Clarinet, and the Isidore String Quartet
October 22, 2025: Sukkot Through Orion's Nebula Performed by Civic Orchestra of Chicago and Thomas Wilkins, Conductor
October 7, 2025: Concerto in A World Premiere by Jeffrey Biegel, Piano, Matthew Kraemer, Conductor, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
October 3–5, 2025: A Double Standard performed by Karen Slack, Soprano and the Pacifica Quartet
September 26–28, 2025: Pitch In performed by Cantaré Children's Choir and the Pacifica Quartet
September 14, 2025: Fanfare for Universal Hope World Premiere by Stéphane Denève, Conductor and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
September 7, 2025: Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet performed by Anthony McGill and the Pacifica Quartet
September 5, 2025: Pitch In World Premiere by the Colorado Children's Chorale and the Pacifica Quartet
August 22, 2025: Visions of Cahokia European Premiere by Jonathon Heyward, Conductor and Chineke! Orchestra
August 8–9, 2025: Amer’ican by Jonathon Heyward, Conductor and Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
June 19, 2025: Freedom’s Genuine Dawn Performed By Jonathon Taylor Rush And Minnesota Orchestra
June 5-8, 2025: Concerto For Orchestra World Premiere By Jonathon Heyward And The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
May 28. 2025: Sunrise Energy And Sunset Longings World Premiere By Double Entendre Baroque Ensemble
May 1 -4, 2025: Renewed Minds Cello Concerto World Premiere By Joshua Roman And The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
April 19, 2025: Principal Brothers Nos. 1-4 Performed By Demarre Mcgil, Titus Underwood, Anthony Mcgill, And Bryan Young
April 16, 2025: Principal Brothers Nos. 1-4 Performed By Demarre Mcgil, Titus Underwood, Anthony Mcgill, And Bryan Young
March 27-28, 2025: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Performed By Jonathon Heyward And The National Danish Symphony Orchestra
March 8, 2025: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Performed By Peter Rubardt And The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
February 6, 2025: Joyous Advocate Performed By Emanuel Ax And Anthony Mcgill
January 28, 2025: Joyous Advocate Performed By Emanuel Ax And Anthony Mcgill
January 18, 2025: Amer’ican Performed By Springspring Symphony Orcehstra
January 9 and 12, 2025: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Performed By Jonathon Heyward And The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
December 6, 2024: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Performed By Jonathon Heyward And The Bbc Symphony Orchestra
November 9-10, 2024: Concerto For Two Pianos And Orchestra, Sensational Dynamism World Premiere By Christina And Michelle Naughton And The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
November 2, 2024: Clarinet Concerto, World Premiere By Anthony Mcgill And The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
October 26, 2024: English Horn Concerto Courageous Lights Performed By Darci Gameri And The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
October 17-20, 2024: Chuphshah! Harriet’s Drive To Canaan Performed By Marin Alsop And The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
October 10-11, 2024: Chuphshah! Harriet’s Drive To Canaan Performed By Marin Alsop And The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
September 27-29, 2024: Visions Of Cahokia Performed By Jonathon Heyward And The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
June 13-15, 2024: Jonathon Heyward and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall & Music Center At Strathmore, MD
May 5, 2024: English Horn Concerto “Courageous Lights” Performed By Darci Gamerl and The Lincolns Symphony Orchestra | Lied Center For The Performing Arts, NE
April 9, 2024: Nso Concert Series At Mount Vernon | Ford Orientation Center, VA
April 7, 2024: Amer'ican Performed By Jonathon Heyward and Symphoniker Hamburg | Laeiszhalle Hamburg
March 22 -24, 2024” Sukkot Through Orion's Nebula Performed By Juanjo Mena and The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Heinz Hall, Pa
March 9, 2024: Visions Of Cahokia Performed By Crafton Beck and The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra | Thalia Mara Mall, MS
March 7, 2024: Emotive Transformations Performed By Kalena Bovell and The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | The Orpheum Theater, LA
March 3, 2024: Aacmso Welcomes Dr. James Lee, Iii Westcoast Premiere | Crenshaw High School Performing Arts Center, CA
February 24, 2024: Hades Of Unbroken Dreams (Piano Concerto) Performed By Alexandra Dariescu and The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | Steinmetz Hall, FL
February 20, 2024: James Lee Iii: American Composer Extraordinaire! | Theater Of The Orlando Lutheran Towers, FL
January 24, 2024: Chavah's Daughters Speak Performed By Susanna Phillips, Anthony Mcgill, and Myra Huang | Perelman Theater | PA
January 17, 2024: A Double Standard Performed By Karen Slack and The Pacifica Quartet | Gates Hall, CO
January 6, 2024: English Horn Concerto "Courageous Lights" Premiered By Darci Gamerl and The Augusta Symphony Orchestra | Augusta, GA
December 11. 2023 THE MET ORCHESTRA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE | Weill Recital Hall NY
December 3, 2023; Anthony McGill and Michael McHale | Milton Court Concert Hall, UK
November 10, 2023: Shades of Unbroken Dreams (Piano Concerto), (World Premiere) by Alexandra Dariescu and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI
November 5, 2023: Breaths of Universal Longings performed by Eugene Rogers and The Washington Chorus | Strathmore Music Center, MD
October 21, 2023: Paul Lewis and Beethoven's "Emperor," with the Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA
October 14, 2023: Visions of Cahokia performed by Stéphane Denève and the New World Symphony Orchestra | Miami, FL
October 1, 2023: Amer'ican performed by Jonathon Heyward and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD
September 22, 2023: Jonathon Heyward and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD
May 11, 2023: Breaths of Universal Longings (World Premiere) by Juanjo Mena, the May Festival Chorus, May Festival Youth Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH