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Nov. 19 & 20: New Hampshire Master Chorale Premieres “Eve – Absinthe – Alice”
The New Hampshire Master Chorale (Dan Perkins, Director) will premiere Oliver’s newest work Eve – Absinthe – Alice November 19 & 20. This three-movement choral work, commissioned by NHMC, sets evocative poetry from author Ruth Kessler’s book Fire Ashes Wings (Finishing Line Press, 2013). Saturday, November 19, 8:00pm Atrium Lobby 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH Sunday, November 20, 4:00pm Congregational […]
Help Produce Oliver’s Second Album!
Join Oliver on his next big journey, the production of his second full-length album You Are Not Alone with long-time collaborator Juventas. The album will offer deeply personal chamber music on uplifting themes of transformation, love and community. It’s been almost five years since the release of Oliver’s debut album Illuminations; in that time, he has composed over three hours worth of new pieces. Oliver is making You […]
Oliver is a Semi-Finalist for the American Prize
Oliver was a named a a semi-finalist for the 2016 American Prize in two categories, Choral Music Composition and Chamber Music Composition. The award recognize American excellence in the arts Oliver’s nomination in the Choral Music category is for Roots & Wings (lyrics by Meghan Guidry). In the Chamber Music category, Oliver’s nomination is for his works Illuminated by […]
Oct. 22: Indiana Wind Symphony performs “Krummholz Variations”
The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform Oliver’s alpine-inspired Krummholz Variations in Carmel, IN. The ensemble is part of a 13-member consortium that commissioned the piece as a companion for the instrumentation of Stravinsky’s Octet (flute, clarinet, two bassoons, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones). The program also includes music by Faure, Beversluis, Bird… and of course Stravinsky! Saturday, October 22, 7:30pm […]
Oct. 20: Some Assembly Required performs “Connect All. We All Connect.”
Some Assembly Required will perform Oliver’s trio Connect All. We All Connect. (soprano, horn, piano) on its “Metal, Voice and Strings Program.” Connect All. We All Connect. (lyrics by master palindromist Barry Duncan) explores the interconnectedness of people in today’s world. At times fragile and questioning, at times confident and affirming, the piece ultimately sounds a message […]
Oct. 16: Anne Howarth performs “Connect All. We All Connect.”
Horn player Anne Howarth will reprise her popular program “Music Inspired by Words │Words Inspired by Music,” which includes Oliver’s work Connect All. We All Connect (soprano, horn, piano). The piece was commissioned by Anne, with original text by master palindromist Barry Duncan. Barry Duncan’s poem, brilliantly reversible in its construction, is a fragile and deeply moving exploration of interconnectedness. Sunday, […]