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March 10: Chamber Orchestra of Boston performs “Love Letters”
The Chamber Orchestra of Boston will perform Oliver’s sextet Love Letters (flute, clarinet, string quartet). Love Letters was written for the composer’s marriage to Landscape Architect Chris Beagan. “This piece is an affirmation of love and equality,” Oliver shares. “Chris and I grew up in a time when two men could not marry. When we tied the knot in […]
Feb. 10 & 11: Bronx Arts Ensemble premieres “All the Wings You Gave Us”
The Bronx Arts Ensemble will premiere Oliver’s new wind quintet All The Wings You Gave Us on February 10-11. Commissioned by the Bronx Arts Ensemble, the piece was written in memory of Bill Scribner. Bill founded the Bronx Arts Ensemble in 1972 and led the organization for over 40 years. He understood the uplifting power of music […]
Early Praise for “You Are Not Alone”
Apple iTunes published this editor’s review of Oliver’s new album You Are Not Alone: There’s a beautiful simplicity about Oliver Caplan’s music, infused as much of it is with the evocative sounds of folk song. The intimate “To the Sea,” the longest work here, paints a tender portrait of coastal communities, while the four-movement title […]
Oliver’s New Album Is Out – Order Your Copy Today!
Oliver’s second studio album, You Are Not Alone, is out – order your copy today! Juventas New Music Ensemble performs the music of Artistic Director, award-winning composer Oliver Caplan. Inspired by the resiliency of the human spirit and beauty of the natural world, You Are Not Alone celebrates stories of social justice, conservation and community. This luminous […]
American Prize Semi-Finalist
The American Prize named Oliver a semi-finalist for the 2017 prize in vocal chamber music composition for Connect All. We All Connect (soprano, horn, piano). The piece, commissioned by Anne Howarth, explores the strength and fragility of human connection through poignant lyrics by mater palindromist Barry Duncan. It is the capstone track on Oliver’s new album You Are Not […]
12/8: Malden Creates Composer Talk & CD Signing
Malden Creates presents “Composer’s Talk,” a conversation about Oliver’s compositional process and how a piece develops from concept to performance. Oliver will also be signing pre-release copies of his new album You Are Not Alone. The event takes place at the Malden Pops Up Artist Marketplace, a holiday gallery gift shop and performance venue, featuring work of […]