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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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Apr. 17: Sun Valley Chamber Winds premieres Krummholz Variations
The Sun Valley Chamber Winds will premiere Oliver’s newest work Krummholz Variations, a tone poem that recalls aspects of life in the alpine zone. Krummholz Variations was commissioned by a consortium of 13 ensembles as a companion piece for the unusual instrumentation of Stravinsky’s beloved Octet (flute, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones). Consortium partners will present additional premiere performances around […]