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Hartwick Octet: New Release!
The Hartwick College Faculty Octet (Andy Pease, Director) has released their new album Stravinsky: Alone No More, which includes the world premiere recording of Oliver’s Krummholz Variations. Inspired by life in the alpine zone, Krummholz Variations is an ode to moments of beauty in the face of harsh conditions. The piece was commissioned by a nationwide consortium of 12 […]
November 14: Juventas premieres “Watershed”
Juventas New Music Ensemble will premiere Oliver’s new quintet Watershed (flute, clarinet, horn, cello, piano) on its upcoming concert “The Voice of the Rain.” Oliver writes: “Watershed was inspired by a favorite walk along the Mystic River. From the boat launch in Medford Square, just a few blocks from my house, I meander for miles […]
Boston Globe Highlights Oliver’s leadership of vBNMF
The Boston Globe featured Oliver in an October 26 story on this year’s Virtual Boston New Music Festival (vBNMF). The festival is a two-week showcase of Boston’s contemporary music scene, featuring 14 ensembles/artists in 22 events. It is organized by Oliver in his role as Artistic Director of Juventas New Music Ensemble. CLICK HERE to […]
BMINT profiles Juventas under Oliver’s leadership
The Boston Music Intelligencer published an October 6 article, “Juventas Streams Reach Thousands,” profiling Juventas New Music Ensemble’s growth under Oliver’s leadership. The article chronicles Juventas’s growth in Oliver’s first three years as Artistic Director. During this period, the ensemble has seen a meteoric rise in audience numbers and recognition. CLICK HERE to read the […]
September 26: Juventas performs “Love Letters”
Juventas New Music Ensemble will perform audience favorite Love Letters on its season opening concert “American Mirror.” Oliver wrote Love Letters (flute, clarinet, string quartet) in 2015 as a wedding gift for his husband Landscape Architect Chris Beagan. Critically acclaimed, the piece was a Finalist for both the American Prize in Chamber Music Composition and […]
August 16: Juventas Performs “Alone Together”
Soprano Kelley Hollis and pianist Julia Scott Carey will reprise Oliver’s new work Alone Together in a live broadcast concert “Songs of Our City,” featuring music by Boston composers, past and present. The concert is part of the Juventas Summer Series, presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Oliver wrote Alone Together during the […]