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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, […]
Oliver Joins Landscape Music Composers Network
Landscape Music invited Oliver to join its network of composers who draw inspiration from landscape and the environment. The Landscape Music Composers Network is a group of living composers from across the U.S. whose music engages with and reflects upon landscape, nature, and place. Including artists both established and emerging, writing in a diverse array of styles for […]
Sept. 18, 30, Oct. 2: Trio Veritas performs “Fanfare for the Importance of Imagination”
Trio Veritas will perform Oliver’s trio Fanfare of the Importance of Imagination (violin, cello, piano) in three concerts. The rousing piece is an ode to great leaps of faith in following one’s dreams. The program, entitled “Amerigo” also includes music by Mendelssohn, Boyd and Leshnoff. Sunday, September 18 at 1:00pm Silver Center for the Arts, Smith Recital Hall 114 Main Street Plymouth, NH […]