James Johnston presents the world premiere of “Elegy (monsters are real)”.

Des Moines Metro Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs at Camp Dodge. Michael Mayes makes his role debut.

Nick Photinos performs the cello version of “and the sky was still there”

Opéra de Montréal presents the Canadian premiere of JFK, featuring the original world premiere cast, the Opéra de Montréal Chorus and Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, conducted by Steven Osgood.

Lara Bolton presents a benefit for the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women.

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra performs Haunted Topography, along side the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Brahms 4. Stuart Malina conducts.

The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra performs Haunted Topography, along side the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Brahms 4. Stuart Malina conducts.

EnsembleNewSRQ performs “and the sky was still there” and “Haunt of Last Nightfall” at The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood, FL.

The University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble, William Shaltis director, performs Speak Softly.

Shenandoah Conservatory’s EDGE Ensemble presents Groove Merchants: American composers, making music steeped in pulse. Groove to works by Steven Bryant, James Bonney, Amanda Harberg and David T. Little’s “raw power.”

Janet Lyu and friends perform descanso (waiting), along with works by Ysaÿe, Bach, and Meyer.

Tiffany Lu conducts Haunted Topography with The Music School of Delaware.

Hajnal Pivnick presents the world premiere of a new violin version of Hellhound at la Casa de las Américas in Havana, Cuba.

Patchwork Project presents “Our America”, a unique concert experience showcasing songs and artists that represent the strength in our diversity as a nation All proceeds will benefit Riverkeeper, the American Brain Tumor Association, and Southern Poverty Law Center. Concertgoers will elect to which charity they would like their admission to benefit.  Baritone Garrett Obrycki sings Two Marines.

Bruce Walker conducts Haunted Topography with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra.

Singers from leading opera houses will perform excerpts of recently premiered operas and works in development, including JFK, co-commissioned by Fort Worth Opera, American Lyric Theater, and Opéra de Montréal.

Dots & Loops, with special guest Eileen Mack, perform three of David T. Little’s compositions originally written for Newspeak: Electric Proletariat, sweet light crude, and Last Nightfall.

Dots & Loops, with special guest Eileen Mack, perform three of David T. Little’s compositions originally written for Newspeak: Electric Proletariat, sweet light crude, and Last Nightfall.

Dots & Loops, with special guest Eileen Mack, perform three of David T. Little’s compositions originally written for Newspeak: Electric Proletariat, sweet light crude, and Last Nightfall.

Blueshift ensemble performs descanso (after omega).

Hajnal Pivnick accompanies the dancers of the Interlochen Summer Dance Ensemble in the Upton-Morley Pavilion. Watch live online: http://live.interlochen.org/upton-morley-pavilion-webcam

A new work commissioned by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in memory of composer Lou Harrison on the occasion of his centenary.

Artaud in the Black Lodge explores the imagined psychic connections between Antonin Artaud, William S. Burroughs and David Lynch. Drawing from the worlds of heavy metal and electronica, composer David T. Little, collaborates with librettist/poet Anne Waldman, director Lydia Steier and operatic rock band Timur and The Dime Museum.

Artaud in the Black Lodge explores the imagined psychic connections between Antonin Artaud, William S. Burroughs and David Lynch. Drawing from the worlds of heavy metal and electronica, composer David T. Little, collaborates with librettist/poet Anne Waldman, director Lydia Steier and operatic rock band Timur and The Dime Museum.

Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.

Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.

The VSO honors our region’s remarkable military community with music inspired by the valor and sacrifice of the men and women of the nation’s armed forces. We will feature the work of composers and artists who used their creativity to process their own experiences of war. The program will include engaging community conversations about the challenges armed forces personnel and their families face, both in the line of duty and in their civilian lives. Benjamin Rous conducts excerpts from the orchestral version of Soldier Songs.

Octavio Más-Arocas conducts haunted topography with the Ithaca Chamber Orchestra.

Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.

The Christopher Newport University Wind Ensemble performs East Coast Attitude. Mark U. Reimer conducts.

Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there,” alongside other tracks from his recent record, on the LA Phil’s Noon to Midnight marathon.

Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.

Bruce Levingston previews Accumulation of Purpose at the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

David Adam Moore premieres Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams, for solo voice, as part of a collaboration with GLMMR.