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New Hampshire Master Chorale Commissions “Eve – Alice Absinthe”
The New Hampshire Master Chorale (Dan Perkins, Music Director) has commissioned Oliver to write a new work entitled Eve – Absinthe – Alice. This three movement choral piece sets poetry by author Ruth Kessler, written in the voices of three legendary women: Eve (from the bible), the Absinthe Drinker (from a painting by Degas) and Alice in Wonderland (from […]
TEMPO Call for Scores Selection
TEMPO New Music Ensemble has selected Oliver’s trio Illuminated by the Light of Two Ships Passing in the Night (violin, cello, piano) in their recent Call for Scores. The ensemble will perform Illuminated March 5, 2017 in Northbridge, California.
July 11-28: VCCA Fellowship
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts has invited Oliver for a fellowship at their artist colony on 400 acres of Blue Ridge farmland. While in residence Oliver will be working on a new choral composition, setting poetry by Ruth Kessler.
May 21: Michael Kregler performs “For Pondering”
Michael Kregler will perform Oliver’s solo piano work For Pondering in a a showcase of Music Performance & Education, Inc., (MP&E) artists. MP&E is a fantastic organization that provides financial support to musicians and artists as they advance the appreciation and enjoyment of music and fine arts through performance and instruction. The program includes performances by Jennifer […]
May 7 & 8: West Medford Open Studios
On May 7 & 8, over 80 artists across Medford, Massachusetts open their doors to the public. Oliver will be sharing his work at the Brooks School on 388 High Street. Stop by to explore Oliver’s “listening gallery,” chat about the process of composing a piece, and purchase recordings. For more information on West Medford Open […]
Apr. 30 & May 1: Veridian Symphony performs Lunastella Fuga
The Veridian Symphony will perform Oliver’s string orchestra work Lunastella Fuga in its “Now and Then” program on April 30 and May 1. Oliver’s piece was selected as a winner in the Veridian Symphony’s 2016 Composition Competition. The concert also includes music by Samuel Barber, Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst, Andrián Pertout, Dean Destabrook, and Maciej Balenkowski. Saturday, April 30 at […]