2021
January 22, 2021 –
Soldier Songs (new made-for-screen production)
A new made-for-screen version of Soldier Songs, conceived by and starring baritone Johnathan McCullough will premiere of December on Opera Philadelphia’s new online channel.
2020
January 18, 2020 – 7:00 pm
Two Marines from Soldier Songs
Johnathan McCullough performs “Two Marines” from Soldier Songs as part of Renée Fleming’s 2020 SongStudio.
February 4, 2020 – 7:30 pm
You Shiver from JFK
February 23, 2020 – 4:00 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
March 9, 2020 – 8:00 pm
Valuable Natural Resources
David Hayes conducts the Mannes American Contemporary Ensemble at The New School.
March 9, 2020 –
descanso (waiting)
March 13, 2020 – 8:00 pm
archaeology (new version, world premiere)
The world premiere of a new chamber version of archaeology, with text by Royce Vavrek, performed by Blythe Gaissert and Sybarite5!
March 23, 2020 – 7:30 pm
descanso (after omega)
An evening of meditations on our connection to our environment, to each other, and to our inner selves. Our shifting climate and landscapes have profound effects on both the natural world and our way of life. Fear No Music explores the ramifications through pieces by Carmen Braden, Dorothy Chang, Katherine Balch, David T. Little and Erin Gee.
April 5, 2020 –
hold my tongue
April 9, 2020 –
Hellhound
St. Cloud State University Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of Terry Vermillion, performs Hellhound.
April 9, 2020 –
sweet light crude
St. Cloud State University Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of Terry Vermillion, performs sweet light crude.
April 9, 2020 –
Tricky Bits
St. Cloud State University Contemporary Music Ensemble, under the direction of Terry Vermillion, performs Tricky Bits.
April 12, 2020 –
hold my tongue
April 17, 2020 –
hold my tongue
April 20, 2020 –
Accumulation of Purpose (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 20, 2020 –
descanso (waiting) (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 20, 2020 –
Ghostlight – ritual for six players (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 20, 2020 –
Hellhound (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 20, 2020 –
hope in the proles. (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 20, 2020 –
Three Sams (etudes) (European premiere)
Italian new music superstars Sentieri Selvaggi present a portrait concert of works by David T. Little, including several European premieres.
April 23, 2020 –
hold my tongue
April 26, 2020 – 11:15 am
Haunt of Last Nightfall (German Premiere)
May 1, 2020 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos will play and the sky was still there as part of a special quarantine edition of Relevant Tones. DTL will join in to discuss story telling and narrative in music.
May 3, 2020 – 3:00 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser will perform Hellhound as part of Bang on a Can’s special live-streamed Marathon, quarantine edition.
May 14, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs, featuring Nathan Gunn
Chicago Opera Theater presents the Beth Morrison Projects production of Soldier Songs, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrision, the ensemble Newspeak, and starring Nathan Gunn, in his role debut.
May 15, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs, featuring Nathan Gunn
Chicago Opera Theater presents the Beth Morrison Projects production of Soldier Songs, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrision, the ensemble Newspeak, and starring Nathan Gunn, in his role debut.
May 16, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs, featuring Nathan Gunn
Chicago Opera Theater presents the Beth Morrison Projects production of Soldier Songs, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrision, the ensemble Newspeak, and starring Nathan Gunn, in his role debut.
May 17, 2020 – 3:00 pm
Soldier Songs, featuring Nathan Gunn
Chicago Opera Theater presents the Beth Morrison Projects production of Soldier Songs, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrision, the ensemble Newspeak, and starring Nathan Gunn, in his role debut.
July 17, 2020 –
hold my tongue
July 31, 2020 – 8:00 pm
The Conjured Life
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music kicks off with an Opening Night event reflecting on the Festival’s roots. Interviews with conductor, pianist, and former Cabrillo Festival Music Director Dennis Russell Davies and with composer, bassoonist Robert Hughes, reveal composer Lou Harrison’s personal and musical influence at the Cabrillo Festival. The event includes composer David T. Little introducing a recording of The Conjured Life, his Festival-commissioned work commemorating Lou Harrison’s centenary; and Harrison’s own celebrated Symphony No 3, commissioned by the Festival in 1982. Both works feature the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra; conducted in 1991 by Dennis Russell Davies, and by Cristi Macelaru in 2017.
August 2, 2020 – 5:00 pm
Lessons (world premiere)
Baritone Michael Kelly and pianist Shannon McGinnis present Skin Deep, a program of song enhanced by projected imagery, including the world premiere of “Lessons” written specifically for Kelly on a text by Walt Whitman.
August 13, 2020 – 8:00 pm
hold my tongue (world premiere, No Compliments remix)
Bec Plexus, Allison Wright, Tristan Renfrow perform selections from STICKLIP show for you this Thursday at Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ at 8pm, including a newly remixed version of hold my tongue by No Compliments.
September 25, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams (world premiere, mezzo version)
Lauren McAllister premieres a new version of Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams for solo mezzo-soprano as part of this special fundraiser for Wave Pool Gallery.
October 19, 2020 –
HGO’s Monday Night Opera: Vinkensport
October 23, 2020 – 7:30 pm
Vinkensport, of The Finch Opera (world premiere, film version)
Houston Grand Opera presents a new film version of Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, Little’s one act comedy with Royce Vavrek, co-directed by E. Loren Meeker and Ryan McKinney and conducted by Patrick Summers.
October 24, 2020 – 8:30 pm
sweet light crude
Present Music blazes the trail for music-making online with cutting-edge music and visual presentation, in this highly-produced, on-demand concert, featuring Litte’s sweet light crude, alongside works by Frederic Rzewski, Gil Scott-Heron, and Emma O’Halloran. Klassik, one of Milwaukee’s favorite hip-hop artists, will be PM’s featured guest, performing his positive and innovative music with the ensemble.
November 8, 2020 – 8:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
Austin Opera screens the new film version of Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera as part of its brand new at the Blue Starlight Drive-In.
November 11, 2020 – 8:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
Austin Opera screens the new film version of Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera as part of its brand new at the Blue Starlight Drive-In.
November 12, 2020 – 11:00 am
Conversation at the Carnegie Museum of Art: Soldier Songs and An-My Lê
Join Carnegie Museum of Art’s Curator of Photography, Dan Leers, in conversation with Composer, David T. Little, as they discuss An-My Lê: On Contested Terrain and Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Soldier Songs. For a zoom link, write fellows@cmoa.org.
November 15, 2020 – 4:00 pm
Pittsburgh Opera: Opera Up Close
Robert Boldin hosts a conversation with director Kaley Karis Smith, baritone Yazid Gray, composer David T. Little and more, on the upcoming production of Little’s Soldier Songs at Pittsburgh Opera.
November 24, 2020 – 1:00 pm
Am I Born
A repeat broadcast of “Of Time and Place,” a concert showcasing new music by David T. Little (Am I Born) and Ellen Reid (Songs of a New World), previewing a new album featuring Trinity ensembles to be released later this season
December 5, 2020 –
Soldier Songs (new production)
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
December 8, 2020 –
Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
December 8, 2020 –
Chicago Opera Theater: Inner Workings
December 11, 2020 –
Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
December 12, 2020 –
Haunted Topography
Tiffany Chang conducts Haunted Topography with the Oberlin Arts & Sciences Orchestra.
December 13, 2020 –
Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
December 15, 2020 –
Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
December 17, 2020 –
Soldier Songs
Pittsburgh Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs, directed by Kaley Karis Smith and starting Yazid Gray.
2019
January 8, 2019 – 6:00 pm
Am I Born (world premiere, new version)
The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Novus New York, under the direction of Julian Wachner, present the world premiere of a newly commission SATB version of Am I Born, with soloist Mellissa Hughes.
January 20, 2019 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
February 1, 2019 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
February 7, 2019 – 8:00 pm
the earthen lack
Brian Snow performs the earthen lack in recital at SUNY Fredonia.
February 17, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs (German Premiere)
The Saarländisches Staatstheater presents the German premiere of Soldier Songs, directed
by Jochen Strauch, conducted by Justus Thorau.
February 20, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
The Saarländisches Staatstheater presents the German premiere of Soldier Songs, directed
by Jochen Strauch, conducted by Justus Thorau.
March 6, 2019 – 8:00 pm
the earthen lack
Brian Snow performs the earthen lack in recital at Bowling Green State University.
March 11, 2019 – 8:00 pm
the earthen lack
Brian Snow performs the earthen lack in recital at St. Olaf College.
March 15, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
The Saarländisches Staatstheater presents the German premiere of Soldier Songs, directed
by Jochen Strauch, conducted by Justus Thorau.
March 16, 2019 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
The Saarländisches Staatstheater presents the German premiere of Soldier Songs, directed
by Jochen Strauch, conducted by Justus Thorau.
March 22, 2019 – 8:00 pm
the earthen lack
Brian Snow performs the earthen lack in recital at Youngstown State University.
March 24, 2019 –
JFK (European Premiere)
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer,and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
March 24, 2019 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
The Saarländisches Staatstheater presents the German premiere of Soldier Songs, directed
by Jochen Strauch, conducted by Justus Thorau.
March 28, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer, and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
March 29, 2019 – 7:30 pm
descanso (after omega)
Glass Farm Ensemble performs descanso (after omega) at Symphony Space.
April 5, 2019 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Austin Opera launches its new Opera ATX series with Soldier Songs at the historic Paramount Theatre. David Adam Moore stars as the soldier, in this Beth Morrison Projects production, directed by Ashley Tata, with video design by Bill Morrison, and featuring Newspeak conducted by Todd Reynolds.
April 6, 2019 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Austin Opera launches its new Opera ATX series with Soldier Songs at the historic Paramount Theatre. David Adam Moore stars as the soldier, in this Beth Morrison Projects production, directed by Ashley Tata, with video design by Bill Morrison, and featuring Newspeak conducted by Todd Reynolds.
April 9, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer, and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
April 14, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer, and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
April 16, 2019 –
1986 (world premiere, string orchestra version)
Lisa Bielawa conducts the world premiere of a new string orchestra version of 1986, alongside her own work, and music by Philip Glass.
April 18, 2019 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall as part of Miller Theater’s legendary Composer Portraits series.
April 18, 2019 –
AGENCY (New York Premiere)
ACME performs AGENCY as part of Miller Theater’s legendary Composer Portraits series.
April 27, 2019 – 8:00 pm
AM I BORN
Donald Nally conducts the new SATB version of Am I Born at Northwestern University.
April 27, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer.
April 28, 2019 – 7:00 pm
IMMOLATION (European Premiere)
The Augsburg Philharmonic embarks on a musical journey across the pond to meet the diverse new music scene in the USA. The program includes compositions by John Adams, John Cage, Elliott Carter and David T. Little, whose opera JFK was a European premiere at the Staatstheater Augsburg in March. Domonkos Héja conducts
April 28, 2019 – 7:00 pm
Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra (European Premiere)
The Augsburg Philharmonic embarks on a musical journey across the pond to meet the diverse new music scene in the USA. The program includes compositions by John Adams, John Cage, Elliott Carter and David T. Little, whose opera JFK was a European premiere at the Staatstheater Augsburg in March. Domonkos Héja conducts
May 2, 2019 – 7:30 pm
and the sky was still there (UK premiere)
Manchester’s Psappha presents the UK premiere of and the sky was still there as part of Bosnian Voices, a concert of reactions to war and conflict.
May 8, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer, and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
May 9, 2019 – 6:30 pm
raw power
raw power, performed by Musiqa, on a program with works by LJ White, Alex Temple, and Niko Yamomoto, presented in collaboration with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston “Stonewall 50” exhibition.
May 19, 2019 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer, and conducted by Lancelot Fuhry.
June 1, 2019 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Timothy Jones revives his role as the Soldier–which he created in the 2006 premiere of Soldier Songs–in this new production by Opera San Antonio, with stage direction by Sara Erde, and music direction by Kristin Roach.
June 2, 2019 – 3:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Timothy Jones revives his role as the Soldier–which he created in the 2006 premiere of Soldier Songs–in this new production by Opera San Antonio, with stage direction by Sara Erde, and music direction by Kristin Roach.
July 8, 2019 –
descanso (waiting)
Boston’s Hub New Music performs descanso (waiting) as part of Houston’s Space City New Music Festival.
August 10, 2019 – 7:30 pm
1986
The Charles Ives Concert Series–presented by the Danbury Music Centre, and led by Paul Frucht and Jonathan Cziner–concludes its summer season with a concert featuring music by Unsuk Chin, Carlos Simon, Robert Paterson, Gabriella Smith, and David T. Little’s 1986, inspired by Charles Ives.
September 7, 2019 –
hold my tongue (world premiere)
Bec Plexus premieres hold my tongue at the debut performance of her fantastic Sticklip project, part of the Gaudeamus Muziekweek.
September 14, 2019 – 7:00 pm
HAUNTED TOPOGRAPHY
Octavio Más-Arocas conducts HAUNTED TOPOGRAPHY with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra.
October 25, 2019 –
hold my tongue
Bec Plexus performs hold my tongue as part of her fantastic Sticklip project.
November 1, 2019 –
hold my tongue
Bec Plexus performs hold my tongue as part of her fantastic Sticklip project.
November 7, 2019 – 7:00 pm
haunted topography
November 21, 2019 – 7:30 pm
DOG DAYS
Northwestern University presents a new production of DOG DAYS–directed by Joachim Schamberger and conducted by Alan Pierson–marking the first collaboration between the Bienen School’s opera program and Institute for New Music.
November 22, 2019 – 7:30 pm
DOG DAYS
Northwestern University presents a new production of DOG DAYS–directed by Joachim Schamberger and conducted by Alan Pierson–marking the first collaboration between the Bienen School’s opera program and Institute for New Music.
November 23, 2019 – 7:30 pm
DOG DAYS
Northwestern University presents a new production of DOG DAYS–directed by Joachim Schamberger and conducted by Alan Pierson–marking the first collaboration between the Bienen School’s opera program and Institute for New Music.
November 24, 2019 – 3:00 pm
DOG DAYS
Northwestern University presents a new production of DOG DAYS–directed by Joachim Schamberger and conducted by Alan Pierson–marking the first collaboration between the Bienen School’s opera program and Institute for New Music.
December 2, 2019 – 7:00 pm
obscure clues and shiny objects
December 3, 2019 –
Composition Seminar – University of Chicago
December 6, 2019 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Cellist Nick Photinos performs and the sky was still there as featured on his solo debut record Petit Artéfacts.
2018
January 26, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
LSU Opera presents the collegiate premiere of Dog Days, directed by Dugg McDonough and conducted by Michael Borowitz.
January 27, 2018 – 7:30 pm
JFK (Canadian Premiere)
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.
January 28, 2018 – 3:00 pm
Dog Days
LSU Opera presents the collegiate premiere of Dog Days, directed by Dugg McDonough and conducted by Michael Borowitz.
January 30, 2018 – 7:30 pm
JFK
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.
February 1, 2018 – 7:30 pm
JFK
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.
February 3, 2018 – 7:30 pm
JFK
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.
February 9, 2018 –
RADIANT CHiLD
H. Robert Reynolds conducts the West Coast premiere of RADIANT CHiLD.
February 20, 2018 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
March 24, 2018 – 4:00 pm
“…A Quasi-Festival Position…” from Vinkensport
Opera Saratoga presents Saratoga Sings for the Win, a free concert featuring opera and musical theater scenes that revolve around themes of gambling, sports, and competition, featuring “…A Quasi-Festival Position…” from Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera, performed by Carter Tholl.
March 27, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
The Bowling Green State University Graduate String Quartet performs Musik für den Schultheiß at the Manor House, Wildwood Metropark, in Toledo OH.
March 30, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Speak Softly
Detroit Bureau of Sound turns 2! Returning to the fabled Rivera Court as part of the DIA’s Friday Night Live series with music that’s minimal, hypnotic, and all made by living composers. Works for percussion quartet by David T. Little, Elliot Cole, Steve Reich, and a world premiere by DBS director Zac Brunell will be delivered on the first half of the program – the second half will feature a special guest artist, soon to be announced.
April 3, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
The Bowling Green State University Graduate String Quartet performs Musik für den Schultheiß at BGSU’s Bryant Concert Hall.
April 6, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
April 7, 2018 – 7:30 pm
You Shiver from JFK
April 7, 2018 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Maiani da Silva performs and the sky was still there, accompanied by a dance performance by Jessica Emmanuel.
April 8, 2018 – 5:00 pm
Hellhound
Hajnal Pivnick performs Hellhound as part of Opera Memphis Midtown Opera Festival.
April 8, 2018 – 2:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Fargo-Moorhead Opera presents the North Dakota premiere of Soldier Songs, in a Beth Morrison Projects production, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrison, and starring Christopher Burchett.
April 9, 2018 –
Accumulation of Purpose (world premiere)
Bruce Levingston presents the world premiere of Accumulation of Purpose.
April 11, 2018 – 8:00 pm
obscure clues and shiny objects (world premiere)
The world premiere of a new occasional piece for solo violin, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the MATA Festival
April 20, 2018 – 7:30 pm
I Have A Rendezvous
April 25, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Electric Proletariat
Newspeak makes its Kennedy Center debut performing David T. Little’s Electric Proletariat, as part of Mason Bates’ KC Jukebox series.
April 27, 2018 –
JFK
Theater Augsburg presents the European premiere of JFK, in a new production directed by Roman Hovenbitzer.
May 12, 2018 –
The Three Ravens
June 30, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (world premiere, chamber version)
July 6, 2018 – 2:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (chamber version)
July 14, 2018 – 2:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera (chamber version)
July 21, 2018 – 1:00 pm
Speak Softly
The Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar, under the direction of Samuel Z. Solomon and Mike Truesdell, perform Speak Softly on its festival-end concert.
July 25, 2018 – 8:30 am
our sickness (movement III of how it begins / how it ends) (world premiere/preview)
our sickness is a furious keen for solo cello, excoriating and lamenting the American mass shooting epidemic, and based on one year of mass shooter data. A jarring and violent work, it was commissioned by the London Sinfonietta as part of its Sinfonietta Shorts program. It also serves at the third movement of the cello suite how it begins / how it ends, commissioned by American cellist Brian Snow. The world premiere of our sickness will take place at the London Sinfonietta’s World Premiere Wednesday, a private breakfast event on Wednesday 25 July 2018, 8.30-10.00am at Rotunda Private Dining Room, Kings Place.
August 12, 2018 – 3:00 pm
and the sky was still there
September 1, 2018 – 8:00 am
1986
September 23, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Midnight Is The Loneliest Hour (from JFK)
Philharmonisches Orchester Augsburg performs “Midnight Is The Loneliest Hour” from JFK at martini-park.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
how it begins / how it ends (world premiere)
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the brand new solo cello work, how it begins / how it ends, in its world premiere.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Elegy (monsters are real)
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Michigan premiere of Elegy (monsters are real), performed by James Johnston.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
obscure clues and shiny objects
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Michigan premiere of obscure clues and shiny objects, performed by Caroline Chin.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Piano Trio
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Michigan premiere of Little’s early Piano Trio performed by Snow, pianist James Johnston, and violinist Caroline Chin.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Michigan premiere of Musik für den Schultheiß, performed by the Bowling Green State University’s graduate string quartet.
September 28, 2018 – 7:00 pm
Accumulation of Purpose
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Michigan premiere of Accumulation of Purpose, performed by James Johnston.
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
how it begins / how it ends
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the brand new solo cello work, how it begins / how it ends, in its Ohio premiere.
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Elegy (monsters are real)
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Ohio premiere of Elegy (monsters are real), performed by James Johnston.
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
obscure clues and shiny objects
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Ohio premiere of obscure clues and shiny objects, performed by Caroline Chin.
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Ohio premiere of Musik für den Schultheiß, performed by the Bowling Green State University’s graduate string quartet.
September 29, 2018 – 8:00 pm
Accumulation of Purpose
Cellist Brian Snow offers a unique event exploring a lesser-known side of Little’s output: unamplified solo and chamber works, including the Ohio premiere of Accumulation of Purpose, performed by James Johnston.
October 2, 2018 – 7:30 pm
descanso (waiting)
Boston’s Hub New Music performs descanso (waiting) at UNC Pembroke.
October 12, 2018 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there (premiere of ballet)
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
October 13, 2018 – 8:30 pm
Soldier Songs
L.A. Opera presents Soldier Songs at the Ford Amphitheater, in a Beth Morrison Projects production, directed by Ashley Tata, featuring film by Bill Morrison, conducted by Alan Pierson, and starring David Adam Moore.
October 26, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
October 27, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
October 27, 2018 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
October 29, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
October 30, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
October 30, 2018 – 8:00 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
Third Coast Percussion joins the Ohio University Wind Ensemble under Andrew Trachsel for the Ohio premiere of RADIANT CHiLD.
November 1, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
November 2, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
November 3, 2018 – 7:30 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
November 4, 2018 – 3:00 pm
Home Fires Burn
My contribution to the hybrid performance poem Words On The Street, “Home Fires Burn” is one of six songs planned, but never completed by composer Matt Marks, before he passed away in May, 2018.
November 8, 2018 – 7:34 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs his version of and the sky was still there as part of the Seventh Annual Electroacoustic Barn Dance in Jacksonville.
November 9, 2018 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
November 17, 2018 –
HAUNTED TOPOGRAPHY
November 17, 2018 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
November 30, 2018 – 7:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Choreographer Katarzyna Kozielska offers the premiere of a new ballet to Little’s and the sky was still there at the Chemnitz State Theater in Germany, alongside work by Marco Goecke und Alexander Ekman.
December 1, 2018 – 8:30 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos and Sarah Goldfeather perform and the sky was still there, as part of a mini-tour with Photinos and the terrific new music duo, Cipher.
December 2, 2018 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
December 4, 2018 – 7:30 pm
and the sky was still there
2017
January 14, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Elegy (monsters are real) – World Premiere
James Johnston presents the world premiere of “Elegy (monsters are real)”.
January 27, 2017 – January 29, 2017
Soldier Songs at Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera presents a new production of Soldier Songs at Camp Dodge. Michael Mayes makes his role debut.
January 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm
and the sky was still there (cello version)
Nick Photinos performs the cello version of “and the sky was still there”
January 30, 2017 – 7:30 pm
JFK
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.
February 2, 2017 – 8:30 pm
You Shiver from JFK
Lara Bolton presents a benefit for the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women.
February 11, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Harrisburg Symphony plays Haunted Topography
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra performs Haunted Topography, along side the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Brahms 4. Stuart Malina conducts.
February 12, 2017 – 3:00 pm
Harrisburg Symphony plays Haunted Topography
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra performs Haunted Topography, along side the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Brahms 4. Stuart Malina conducts.
February 26, 2017 – 7:30 pm
Speak Softly
The University of Memphis Percussion Ensemble, William Shaltis director, performs Speak Softly.
February 26, 2017 – 7:00 pm
EnsembleNewSRQ at Hermitage Artist Retreat
EnsembleNewSRQ performs “and the sky was still there” and “Haunt of Last Nightfall” at The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood, FL.
March 8, 2017 – 7:00 pm
raw power
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.”
March 20, 2017 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
Janet Lyu and friends perform descanso (waiting), along with works by Ysaÿe, Bach, and Meyer.
March 26, 2017 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Tiffany Lu conducts Haunted Topography with The Music School of Delaware.
April 12, 2017 – 1:00 pm
Speak Softly
April 12, 2017 –
Hellhound (world premiere, violin version)
Hajnal Pivnick presents the world premiere of a new violin version of Hellhound at la Casa de las Américas in Havana, Cuba.
April 23, 2017 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Bruce Walker conducts Haunted Topography with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
April 23, 2017 – 2:00 pm
Two Marines (from Soldier Songs)
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.
April 23, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Selections from JFK
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.
May 19, 2017 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude (Guest Composer – Dots & Loops, Australia)
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.
May 19, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Last Nightfall – Guest Composer – Dots & Loops, Australia
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.
May 19, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Electric Proletariat (Guest Composer – Dots & Loops, Australia)
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.
June 2, 2017 – 8:00 pm
descanso (after omega)
Blueshift ensemble performs descanso (after omega).
August 5, 2017 – 8:00 pm
The Conjured Life (world premiere)
A new work commissioned by the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in memory of composer Lou Harrison on the occasion of his centenary.
August 5, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound (violin version)
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
August 10, 2017 – 8:30 pm
Artaud In the Black Lodge (selections / in progress showing)
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.
August 11, 2017 – 8:30 pm
Artaud In the Black Lodge (selections / in progress showing)
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.
August 12, 2017 – 8:30 pm
Artaud In the Black Lodge (selections / in progress showing)
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.
September 3, 2017 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
September 24, 2017 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
October 1, 2017 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts. Special NYC show featuring Florent Ghys.
October 6, 2017 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs (orchestral version, excerpts)
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.
October 16, 2017 – 8:15 pm
haunted topography
Octavio Más-Arocas conducts haunted topography with the Ithaca Chamber Orchestra.
November 9, 2017 – 8:30 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
November 15, 2017 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude
The Christopher Newport University Wind Ensemble performs East Coast Attitude. Mark U. Reimer conducts.
November 17, 2017 – 7:00 pm
Selections from JFK
November 18, 2017 – 4:00 pm
and the sky was still there
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.
November 21, 2017 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
November 29, 2017 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Nick Photinos performs “and the sky was still there” on tour in support of his new record Petits Artéfacts.
December 8, 2017 –
Accumulation of Purpose (preview)
Bruce Levingston previews Accumulation of Purpose at the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
December 16, 2017 – 10:00 am
Opera’s Mandate Conference
December 17, 2017 –
Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams (world premiere)
David Adam Moore premieres Eleven Fragments for the Book of Dreams, for solo voice, as part of a collaboration with GLMMR.
2016
January 9, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days (New York Premiere)
The 2016 PROTOTYPE Festival presents the New York premiere of DOG DAYS.
January 10, 2016 – 3:00 pm
Dog Days
The 2016 PROTOTYPE Festival presents the New York premiere of DOG DAYS.
January 11, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
The 2016 PROTOTYPE Festival presents the New York premiere of DOG DAYS.
January 20, 2016 – 1:30 pm
Party Pieces (European Premiere)
Forum Zeitgenössischer Musik Leipzig [FZML] presents the EU premiere of Party Pieces, an evening-length work co-written by 125 composers according to a compositional model created by Cage in 1945. DTL fragment will presented alongside fragments from William Bolcom, Jason Eckardt, Annie Gosfield, Lei Liang, Keeril Makan and others. Underwritten by Pierre Boulez.
February 4, 2016 – 7:00 pm
NYFOS Next: David T. Little & Friends
David T. Little curates and hosts and evening of vocal works, presented by the venerable New York Festival of Song.
February 5, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge (premiere of cello version)
Jeffrey Zeigler presents the world premiere cello version of “Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge,” as part of his record release evening at National Sawdust, alongside music by Philip Glass, John Zorn, Paola Prestini, Gity Razaz, and Felipe Perez Santiago.
February 27, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days (New Production – European Premiere)
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
March 1, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
March 4, 2016 – 2:00 pm
Apples & Olives Festival
DTL is a featured composer on this year’s Apples & Olives Festival in Zurich, Switzerland.
March 7, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Ghostlight (world premiere)
The ever-vital eighth blackbird performs the world premiere of Ghostlight–a ritual for six players, commissioned for them for the Fortas Chamber Music Concerts at the Kennedy Center.
March 11, 2016 – 8:00 pm
East Coat Attitude
University Of Michigan Symphony Band performs East Coast Attitude
March 12, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
March 13, 2016 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Capital City Symphony, Victoria Gau, conductor, performs Haunted Topography alongside Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.
March 13, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days (premiere of new production)
Cristiano Fioravanti, director / Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin / Martin Schelhaas Theater, Schwerin, Germany
March 20, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Cristiano Fioravanti, director / Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin / Martin Schelhaas Theater, Schwerin, Germany
March 25, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Ghostlight
eighth blackbird performs Ghostlight, a new work developed throughout the course of the ensemble’s residency at the MCA, and commissioned by the Kennedy Center. Show will also feature an expanded version of Bryce Dessner’s “Murder Ballads.”
March 26, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Ghostlight
eighth blackbird performs Ghostlight, a new work developed throughout the course of the ensemble’s residency at the MCA, and commissioned by the Kennedy Center. Show will also feature an expanded version of Bryce Dessner’s “Murder Ballads.”
March 31, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall
April 2, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Ghostlight
eighth blackbird performs Ghostlight at Shenandoah Conservatory.
April 3, 2016 – 3:00 pm
Dog Days
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
April 8, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Cristiano Fioravanti, director / Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin / Martin Schelhaas Theater, Schwerin, Germany
April 14, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
April 16, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Cristiano Fioravanti, director / Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin / Martin Schelhaas Theater, Schwerin, Germany
April 19, 2016 – 1:00 pm
Music of David T. Little at The Glass Box
Mannes Opera students perform excerpts from Dog Days, archaeology, To A Stranger, and selections from Songs of Love, Death, Friends, and Government. Susan Woodruff Versage, Curator
April 19, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Two Songs from Artaud In The Black Lodge
Los Angeles Philharmonic presents Two Songs from Artaud In The Black Lodge.
April 22, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Conductor, Merijn van Driesten; Director, Klaus Hemmerle; Scenography, Tilo Steffens; Dramaturgy Daniel Westen
April 23, 2016 – 7:30 pm
JFK (World Premiere)
Fort Worth Opera presents the world premiere of David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s new grand opera JFK; directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, conducted by Steven Osgood.
April 27, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Shock Doctrtine (Italian Premiere)
Sentieri selvaggi presents the Italian premiere of Shock Doctrine.
May 1, 2016 – 2:00 pm
JFK
Fort Worth Opera presents the world premiere of David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s new grand opera JFK; directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, conducted by Steven Osgood.
May 7, 2016 – 7:30 pm
JFK
Fort Worth Opera presents the world premiere of David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s new grand opera JFK; directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, conducted by Steven Osgood.
May 13, 2016 – 7:30 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
Third Coast Percussion performances the new wind arrangement of RADIANT CHiLD at Carthage College.
May 14, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Cristiano Fioravanti, director / Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater Schwerin / Martin Schelhaas Theater, Schwerin, Germany
May 18, 2016 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days, Act I, Scene 3
Opera Philadelphia presents a scene from Dog Days, as part of its Double Exposure program.
May 20, 2016, 11:00 pm – May 21, 2016, 12:30 am
JFK (excerpts)
May 26, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Two Mothers Arias from Dog Days
American Modern Ensemble performs.
June 24, 2016 – 8:00 pm
dress in magic amulets, dark, from My feet (world premiere)
World premiere of a musical responses to Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri, an iconic sacred work of the German Baroque consisting of seven cantatas. The Crossing will perform the new works in repertory with Buxtehude’s 17th-century work with two leading ensembles in their respective fields of performance: Robert Mealy’s Quicksilver Baroque and Claire Chase’s International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE). This first night of performances will feature Buxtehude’s Cantatas 1-4 (feet, knees, hands, and side)and the responses of David T. Little, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Caroline Shaw, and Hans Thomalla.
June 25, 2016 – 1:30 pm
Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge (cello version)
Jeffrey Zeigler performs as part of the Rites of Summer Festival
July 30, 2016 – 4:00 pm
sweet light crude @ BoaC Marathon
The fellows of Banglewood 2016 perform sweet light crude as part of the summer marathon. Justine Aronson on the mic.
August 21, 2016 – 3:00 pm
dress in magic amulets, dark, from My feet (NYC premiere)
New York premiere of a musical responses to Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri, an iconic sacred work of the German Baroque consisting of seven cantatas. The Crossing will perform the new works in repertory with Buxtehude’s 17th-century work with two leading ensembles in their respective fields of performance: Robert Mealy’s Quicksilver Baroque and Claire Chase’s International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE). This first night of performances will feature Buxtehude’s Cantatas 1-4 (feet, knees, hands, and side) and the responses of David T. Little, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Caroline Shaw, and Hans Thomalla.
September 1, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge
Jeffrey Zeigler and Ian Rosenbaum perform Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge (cello version).
September 18, 2016 – 9:00 pm
Meet the Composer, David T. Little
In advance of San Diego Opera’s performance of Soldier Songs, join Nicolas Reveles in an intimate discussion with the creator of the work, how it was developed, and about the unique style of Little’s music.
October 7, 2016 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise Ensemble performs “descanso (waiting)” on tour.
October 8, 2016 – 2:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise Ensemble performs “descanso (waiting)” on tour.
October 8, 2016 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise Ensemble performs “descanso (waiting)” on tour.
October 9, 2016 – 2:00 pm
Bolcom Residency: Chamber Music Concert
Faculty and Students at the University Michigan School of Music Theater and Dance perform a concert of chamber music by David T. Little, as part of his William Bolcom Residency. Works include:
Raw Power (2010) for sax quartet and kick drum
Red Scare Sketchbook (2005) for saxophone and percussion
Descanso (waiting) (2004) for quintet
and the sky was still there (2010) for solo violin and electronics
Spalding Gray (2009) for quintet
October 10, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Bolcom Residency: CDE performs scenes from Dog Days
University of Michigan Contemporary Directions Ensemble performs selections from Dog Days, as part of Little’s William Bolcom Residency
October 13, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Bolcom Residency: CHARM
Kenneth Kiesler leads the University Symphony Orchestra in a performance of CHARM, as part of Little’s William Bolcom Residency.
October 16, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Dog Days CD Release Show
Featuring performance by Lauren Worsham, Marnie Breckenridge, Cherry Duke, James Bobick, Eileen Mack, and James Johnston, with appearances by Royce Vavrek, David T. Little and more.
October 27, 2016 – 8:00 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
Michael Haithcock conducts the University of Michigan Symphony Band
November 11, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Soldier Songs (west coast premiere)
Soldier Songs makes its west coast debut at San Diego Opera, in a production by GLMMR and starring David Adam Moore. Steven Schick conducts, in his company debut.
November 11, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Dear Atticus
Wayne Paul in recital, including “Dear Atticus” from Vinkensport,or The Finch Opera
November 12, 2016 – 7:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Soldier Songs makes its west coast debut at San Diego Opera, in a production by GLMMR and starring David Adam Moore. Steven Schick conducts, in his company debut.
November 13, 2016 – 2:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Soldier Songs makes its west coast debut at San Diego Opera, in a production by GLMMR and starring David Adam Moore. Steven Schick conducts, in his company debut.
November 13, 2016 – 3:00 pm
dress in magic amulets, dark, from My feet
Donald Nally directs students from Northwestern University’s School of Music.
November 17, 2016 – 7:30 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall (new staged version, premiere)
What if you could see music? In this powerhouse collaboration, Cathie Boyd and her Glasgow-based art house Cryptic join forces with Third Coast Percussion. Their performance of tender, powerful, and haunting music from David T. Little and Peter Garland, along with the world premiere of Gavin Bryars’ “The Other Side of the River,” is an immersive experience in which music, lighting, films, and staging come together to “ravish the senses.”
November 18, 2016 – 7:30 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
What if you could see music? In this powerhouse collaboration, Cathie Boyd and her Glasgow-based art house Cryptic join forces with Third Coast Percussion. Their performance of tender, powerful, and haunting music from David T. Little and Peter Garland, along with the world premiere of Gavin Bryars’ “The Other Side of the River,” is an immersive experience in which music, lighting, films, and staging come together to “ravish the senses.”
November 19, 2016 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
What if you could see music? In this powerhouse collaboration, Cathie Boyd and her Glasgow-based art house Cryptic join forces with Third Coast Percussion. Their performance of tender, powerful, and haunting music from David T. Little and Peter Garland, along with the world premiere of Gavin Bryars’ “The Other Side of the River,” is an immersive experience in which music, lighting, films, and staging come together to “ravish the senses.”
November 20, 2016 – 3:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
What if you could see music? In this powerhouse collaboration, Cathie Boyd and her Glasgow-based art house Cryptic join forces with Third Coast Percussion. Their performance of tender, powerful, and haunting music from David T. Little and Peter Garland, along with the world premiere of Gavin Bryars’ “The Other Side of the River,” is an immersive experience in which music, lighting, films, and staging come together to “ravish the senses.”
December 11, 2016 – 2:00 pm
Soldier Songs (excerpts)
Recital featuring Opera Philadelphia’s Emerging Artists Ashley Milanese, Johnathan McCullough, Thomas Shivone, and Anastasiia Sidorova. Thomas Shivone will sing excerpts from Soldier Songs.
December 12, 2016 – 4:00 am
“Here, my severed digit” from Artaud in the Black Lodge
Timur presents “Here, my severed digit” from Artaud in the Black Lodge in the Orchestra Hall at Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo
2015
January 12, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall on tour.
January 15, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Oregon Music Education Association / Jim Waddelow conducting
January 18, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Oregon Music Education Association / Jim Waddelow
January 18, 2015 – 7:00 pm
AGENCY
Kronos Quartet performs AGENCY
January 21, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Opera Overture: Dog Days
Fort Worth Opera presents a preview event in advance of their April 2015 performance of Dog Days, featuring interviews with the creators, and excerpts of the work.
January 22, 2015 – 2:30 pm
Talk at Yale School of Music
January 22, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
February 13, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
February 19, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Newspeak @ Shenandoah Conservatory
February 20, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Newspeak @ Shenandoah Conseratory
February 21, 2015 – 7:30 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
Third Coast Percussion featuring South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra performs.
February 22, 2015 – 4:00 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra featuring Third Coast Percussion performs.
February 27, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Last Nightfall
Mellissa Hughes performs Last Nightfall, with EDGE Ensemble
March 6, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
March 7, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
March 10, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Opera America Creators in Concert : David T. Little
March 17, 2015 – 6:30 pm
Public Masterclass with Dawn Upshaw
Dawn Upshaw offers a master class to singers from the Curtis Institute, performing music by Opera Philadelphia Composers-In-Residence David T. Little, Missy Mazzoli and Andrew Norman.
March 25, 2015 – 5:00 pm
Arias from Dog Days
Beth Morrison Projects donor event.
April 15, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
April 22, 2015 – 8:00 pm
To A Stranger
David Brundage presents the DC premiere of To A Stranger at the Arts Club of Washington
April 24, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days
April 26, 2015 – 2:00 pm
Dog Days
April 28, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days
April 29, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days
May 1, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days
May 2, 2015 – 2:00 pm
Dog Days
May 9, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Christopher James Lees conducts.
June 3, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
June 11, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
June 12, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
June 13, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
June 14, 2015 – 2:00 pm
Dog Days
June 15, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
June 24, 2015 – 9:30 pm
“Mirror Mirror” from Dog Days
Superstar,, Tony-nominated soprano Lauren Worsham presents her cabaret “Corsets and Combat Boots” at 54 Below, including “Mirror, Mirror” from Dog Days.
August 2, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Octavio Más-Arocas conducts the Interlochen Philharmonic in a program of Little and Saint-Saëns.
August 7, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Marin Alsop leads the west coast premiere of Haunted Topography at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
August 19, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Marriage Suites Conversation
A conversation with Ricky Ian Gordon, Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek about Marriage Suites, a new show featuring musical snapshots of married life in the twentieth century.
August 22, 2015 – 6:00 pm
Marriage Suites (selections from JFK)
Marriage Suites features musical snapshots of married life in the twentieth century. The pieces offer excerpts from the operas 27 (Ricky Ian Gordon), Breaking the Waves (Missy Mazzoli), and JFK (David T. Little) re-imagined for string quartet and voices. The librettist for each of these works is the masterful Royce Vavrek.
September 10, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Seven)suns performs Musik für den Schultheiß, alongside work by Eal Maneein and Killswitch Engage. Following at 8 will be Tom Swaffords’ String Power CD release.
September 27, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Two Marines
David Adam Moore will sing “Two Marines” from Soldier Songs as part of Opera With An Edge, the Atlanta Opera’s free season preview event.
October 2, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser performs Hellhound as part of All Vows at the Wortham Center in Houston, TX. Presented by SPA, Houston.
October 3, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
The Boston Conservatory Percussion Ensemble, San Z Solomon and Kyle Brightwell, directors, performs Speak Softly
October 9, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Vinkensport or, The Finch Opera
Music Director: Allison Voth; Stage Director: E. Loren Meeker
October 10, 2015 – 2:00 pm
Vinkensport or, The Finch Opera
Music Director: Allison Voth; Stage Director: E. Loren Meeker
October 10, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Vinkenport or, The Finch Opera
Music Director: Allison Voth; Stage Director: E. Loren Meeker
October 11, 2015 – 2:00 pm
Vinkensport or, The Finch Opera
Music Director: Allison Voth; Stage Director: E. Loren Meeker
October 14, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser, Jherek Bischoff and Glenn Kotche present the NYC premiere of ALL Vows, including DTL’s 2014 homage to Robert Johnson, “Hellhound”.
October 15, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser, Jherek Bischoff and Glenn Kotche present the NYC premiere of ALL Vows, including DTL’s 2014 homage to Robert Johnson, “Hellhound”.
October 16, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser, Jherek Bischoff and Glenn Kotche present the NYC premiere of ALL Vows, including DTL’s 2014 homage to Robert Johnson, “Hellhound”.
October 17, 2015 – 7:30 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser, Jherek Bischoff and Glenn Kotche present the NYC premiere of ALL Vows, including DTL’s 2014 homage to Robert Johnson, “Hellhound”.
October 22, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Last Nightfall
Newspeak performs Last Nightfall as part of its 2015 Shenandoah New Music Residency.
October 29, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Steven Ward, condcutorCullen Auditorium, Abilene, TX, USA
November 11, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs (new production, premiere)
Tomer Zvulun directs a new production of Soldier Songs for the Atlanta Opera, featuring baritone Matthew Worth as the Soldier, and design by GLMMR (Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore), conducted by Christopher Rountree.
November 12, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Tomer Zvulun directs a new production of Soldier Songs for the Atlanta Opera, featuring baritone Matthew Worth as the Soldier, and design by GLMMR (Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore), conducted by Christopher Rountree.
November 14, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Tomer Zvulun directs a new production of Soldier Songs for the Atlanta Opera, featuring baritone Matthew Worth as the Soldier, and design by GLMMR (Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore), conducted by Christopher Rountree.
November 15, 2015 – 3:00 pm
Soldier Songs
Tomer Zvulun directs a new production of Soldier Songs for the Atlanta Opera, featuring baritone Matthew Worth as the Soldier, and design by GLMMR (Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore), conducted by Christopher Rountree.
November 20, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio @ National Sawdust
Trio Chimera makes its NYC debut, performing works by Jacob TV, Steve Mackey, Donnacha Dennehy and David T. Little
November 24, 2015 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
seven)suns performs Musik für den Schultheiß at the LPR Gallery Bar. 6pm doors // 7pm show // All Ages $10 For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/1KkVTSv
December 3, 2015 – 8:00 pm
Radiant Child (wind version – world premiere)
Damon Talley conducts the world premiere of a new wind ensemble version of RADIANT CHiLD, arranged by Alan Johnson, and featuring soloists Third Coast Percussion
December 10, 2015 – 3:30 pm
Guest Lecture: Peabody Conservatory
2014
January 18, 2014 – 7:00 pm
AGENCY (world premiere)
Kronos Quartet premieres AGENCY, a new large scale work co-commissioned by Kronos Quartet and UMS. Also featuring music by David Harrington, Ramallah Underground, Fela Kuti, Michael Daugherty and Aleksandra Vrebalov.
January 19, 2014 – 2:00 pm
from the Descanso Cycle: Haunted Topography; Descanso (waiting); Descanso (after omega)
DTL conductrs Ensemble Montage at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) as part of the Sunday Classical Concert Series.
January 23, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Songs of Love, Death, Friends and Government
Ariadne Greif teams up with Tenth Intervention for a show about the impact of war.
January 29, 2014 – 8:00 pm
New Amsterdam Presents: David T. Little’s “Haunt of Last Nightfall”
The New York show supporting my new disc with Third Coast Percussion, Haunt of Last Nightfall, released February 2014 from New Amsterdam Records. We share this show with the awesome NY-based ensemble, Transit.
January 31, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall
January 31, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 1, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall
February 4, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Chicago’s “sonically spectacular” (Chicago Tribune) quartet comes to Greenville for a concert of music including drums, marimbas, gongs, anvils and the voices of over 100 “narrators” from around the world.
February 6, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on Tour
February 8, 2014 – 8:00 pm
raw power
The Shenandoah sax quartet performs “raw power.”
February 8, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude
The Shenandoah Wind Ensemble performs East Coast Attitude.
February 10, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 12, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 15, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 17, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude of Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude of tour
February 19, 2014 – 7:30 pm
East Coast Attitude
Dennis Llinas conducts the LSU Wind Ensemble in the LA premiere of East Coast Attitude. Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 pm
LSU Union Theater
February 19, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 21, 2014 – 8:00 pm
1986 @ Meadows School
Syzygy, under the direction of Matt Albert, performed 1986 for string quartet.
February 21, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on rour
February 23, 2014 – 3:00 pm
Zachary James performs “Dear Atticus” from Vinkensport
American Lyric Theater presents an alumni showcase double-bill, featuring works by Royce Vavrek (with whom I wrote the two selections featured) and fellow composer Aleksandra Vrebalov.
February 24, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 26, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
February 28, 2014 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude on Tour
US Navy Band performs East Coast Attitude on tour
March 1, 2014 – 7:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
All Points West perform “descanso (waiting)” as part of the 2014 Intersections Festival.
March 2, 2014 – 3:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
CD Release Event / Composer Conversations with Third Coast Percussion
March 4, 2014 – 9:00 pm
and the sky was still there
March 16, 2014, 4:00 pm – March 17, 2014, 12:00 am
The New Music Bake Sale
The New Music Bake Sale turns 5!
March 19, 2014 – 7:30 pm
and the sky was still there
eighth blackbird performs ‘and the sky was still there’
March 21, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound (world premiere)
Maya Beiser gives the world premiere of “Hellhound” as part of her new “All Vows” project.
March 22, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography at West Virginia All State
Christopher Lees performs Haunted Topography with the West Virginia All State Orchestra
March 22, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser performs “Hellhound” as part of her new “All Vows” project.
April 2, 2014 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude
April 9, 2014 – 8:00 pm
descanso (after omega)
Matthew Taylo performs at Morehead State University
April 12, 2014 – 8:00 pm
EDGE Ensemble: Andriessen 75
EDGE Ensemble offers a program celebrating Louis Andriessen at 75.
April 17, 2014 – 7:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
Blue Streak ensemble performs
April 21, 2014 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
The Blue Streak ensemble performs “descanso (waiting)” as part of the Cutting Edge series.
April 27, 2014 – 7:00 pm
Two Songs from Artaud in the Black Lodge
Timur reprises “William Burroughs,” as part of Artaud in the Black Lodge, and new music-theatre work with Anne Waldman, being developed by Beth Morrison Projects, presented as part of the William S Burroughs 100th Birthday celebration.
April 29, 2014 – 6:30 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise performs descanso (waiting) on tour.
May 1, 2014 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise performs descanso (waiting) on tour.
May 2, 2014 – 5:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
What Is Noise performs descanso (waiting) on tour.
May 3, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Songs of Love Death Friends and Government
Heather Michele Meyer, soprano, and friends!
May 5, 2014 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting)
The Tallahassee-based What Is Noise ensemble makes the New York City debut, playing music by Whitmarsh, Akiho, Leon, Hoover, Burel, Zwilich, Higdon and more, including my “descanso (waiting)”
May 14, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hudson Trio performs Piano Trio
May 17, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs (Beth Morrison Projects Production)
May 18, 2014 – 4:00 pm
Soldier Songs (Beth Morrison Projects Production)
June 2, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs at The Holland Festival
European premiere of Soldier Songs at the 2014 Holland Festival, featuring Newspeak, Todd Reynolds, Christopher Burchett, and a new production by Beth Morrison Projects, featuring newly-commissioned film by Bill Morrison. This show is part of a double bill which also features new work by Nico Muhly, including the world premiere of his Spiral Mass.
July 10, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
September 4, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound (NYC premiere)
September 7, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
September 10, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
September 12, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
September 13, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
September 13, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
September 15, 2014 – 7:00 pm
Hellhound
September 16, 2014 – 9:00 pm
Two Mothers Arias from Dog Days (world premiere)
Marnie Breckenridge, Andrew Tholl, Ashley Waters and Nino Sanikidze perform.
September 22, 2014 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
eighth blackbird’s Nick Photinos performs the cello version of ‘and the sky was still there.’
September 26, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Octavio Más-Arocas leads the OH premiere of Haunted Topography
October 9, 2014 – 1:00 pm
Lecture on Music and Politics
October 22, 2014 – 10:30 am
Lecture on Music and Politics
October 24, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio on tour.
October 26, 2014 – 2:00 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio on tour.
October 27, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio on tour
October 28, 2014 – 4:30 pm
Talk at University of Chicago
October 28, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio on tour, with Pro Art
October 30, 2014 – 12:30 pm
Talk at Chicago Arts Club: The Critical Composer
October 30, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio on tour.
November 1, 2014 – 4:00 pm
University of Chicago – Panel on El Mozote
A panel discussion with key players in the United Nations Truth Commission, whose investigation of the events at El Mozote continues today.
November 1, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
University of Chicago Presents Music Across Genres: Third Coast Percussion performs Haunt of Last Nightfall.
November 2, 2014 – 3:00 pm
Piano Trio
November 3, 2014 – 7:30 pm
Songs of Love, Death, Friends and Government
TENTH INTERVENTION performs
November 8, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
The Furman University Percussion Ensemble performs Act II from Haunt of Last Nightfall.
November 8, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Hellhound
Maya Beiser performs Hellhound as part of her show “All Vows”
November 16, 2014 – 5:30 pm
Shock Doctrine
November 17, 2014 – 12:30 pm
Piano Trio
The Hudson Trio
November 17, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
BU Percussion Ensemble performs
November 18, 2014 – 8:00 pm
“What Are The Odds?” from Dog Days
Marnie Breckenridge and Charity Wicks perform.
November 25, 2014 – 7:00 pm
InsightALT: JFK
A special in-progress showing of JFK, the new opera by David T. Little and Royce Vavrek
December 7, 2014 – 7:00 pm
RADIANT CHiLD
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Third Coast Percussion, soloists
December 11, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall – with dance
with choreography by Nancy Lushington
December 12, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall – with dance
with choreography by Nancy Lushington
December 13, 2014 – 3:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall – with dance
choreography by Nancy Lushington
December 13, 2014 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall – with dance
choreography by Nancy Lushington
2013
January 11, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds
PROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 12, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds
PROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 13, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd ReynoldsPROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 16, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.
PROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 17, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.PROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 18, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Soldier Songs
Starring Christopher Burchett, and featuring Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.PROTOTYPE is a joint endeavor of HERE and Beth Morrison Projects.
January 18, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly @ SU Collage Concert
February 1, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (Brooklyn Alloy)
February 9, 2013 – 2:00 pm
Artaud in the Black Lodge (Libretto Reading)
A first peak at my new work, imagining a meeting in the Bardo of David Lynch, Antonin Artaud and William Burroughs, featuring a libretto by the legendary Anne Waldman.
February 9, 2013 – 6:00 pm
Speak Softly
February 16, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Archaeology
Charles Blandy and Rodney Lister present a fascinating exploration of songs by several generations of Twentieth and Twenty-first century American composers, including Virgil Thomson, Randal Woolf, Jefferson Friedman, Arthur Berger, Nico Muhly, David T. Little, Stephen Feigenbaum and Rodney Lister
February 19, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (Brooklyn Alloy)
March 7, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Archaeology
Charles Blandy and Rodney Lister present a fascinating exploration of songs by several generations of Twentieth and Twenty-first century American composers, including Virgil Thomson, Randal Woolf, Jefferson Friedman, Arthur Berger, Nico Muhly, David T. Little, Stephen Feigenbaum and Rodney Lister
March 10, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Archaeology (UK Premiere)
Charles Blandy and Rodney Lister present a fascinating exploration of songs by several generations of Twentieth and Twenty-first century American composers, including Virgil Thomson, Randal Woolf, Jefferson Friedman, Arthur Berger, Nico Muhly, David T. Little, Stephen Feigenbaum and Rodney Lister
March 14, 2013 – 8:00 pm
descanso (after omega)
Eileen Mack, clarinet
March 19, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Archaeology – World Pemiere
Eve Gigliotti performs the official world premiere of Archaeology.
April 12, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
April 14, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Speak Softly
April 17, 2013 – 8:30 pm
haunted topography – West Coast Premiere
wildUp gives the west coast premiere of “haunted topography,” conducted by Christopher Rountree
April 21, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Speak softly
May 4, 2013 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude
Mimesis ensemble performs sweet light crude.
May 24, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Praxis Quartet as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Concert Series
May 29, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Praxis Quartet as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Concert Series
May 31, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Speaking at the Classical:NEXT Conference
June 5, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß
Praxis Quartet as part of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Concert Series
June 7, 2013 – 7:30 pm
descanso (after omega)
Lisa Raschiatore with Amphion Percussion
June 13, 2013 – 7:00 pm
Performing Rzewski with Newspeak
June 13, 2013 – 9:00 pm
Performing Rzewski with Newspeak
June 14, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Performing Rzewski with Newspeak
June 15, 2013 – 7:30 pm
Performing Rzewski with Newspeak
June 21, 2013 – 7:30 pm
sweet light crude
August 28, 2013 – 3:00 pm
Speak Softly
September 9, 2013 – 8:00 pm
The Coterie presents “Archaeology”
September 14, 2013 – 7:00 pm
EDGE Ensemble: In C
A launch party and concert celebrating the new series, Shenandoah New Music, curated by DTL
October 5, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs – new production, premiere
October 10, 2013 – 8:00 pm
EDGE Ensemble: Downtown Ghosts
The debut concert of the EDGE Ensemble at Shenandoah Conservatory, directed by DTL, featuring works by Annie Gosfield, Elliot Cole, Alex Weiser, Stefan Weisman and John Zorn
October 17, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Cage100 Party Pieces
1/125th of an evening-length work written according to a compositional model created by Cage in 1945; DTL fragment will presented alongside fragments from William Bolcom, Jason Eckardt, Annie Gosfield, Lei Liang, Keeril Makan and others. Performed by Either/Or, conducted by Richard Carrick.
October 18, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography (world premiere, orchestral version)
Christopher James Lees leads the University Philharmonic Orchestra in a new, full orchestral version of Haunted Topography, commissioned by Lees.
October 24, 2013 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
November 3, 2013 – 3:00 pm
“I Can’t Move” from Dog Days – New York Opera Alliance
Marnie Breckenridge, Taylor Levine and Jim Johnston perform as part of the lunch party for the New York Opera Alliance.
November 6, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly @ NonClassical Percussion Festival
Catherine Ring and friends perform Speak Softly as part of NonClassical Records Percussion Festival.
November 9, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Haunted Topography
Christopher James Lees leads the North Carolina All-State Orchestra in the orchestral version of Haunted Topography, commissioned by Lees.
November 9, 2013 – 8:00 pm
JFK: The Living Libretto
A libretto reading event and discussion, featuring the first public presentation of the libretto for the new Little/Vavrek opera, JFK (working title.) Presented by American Lyric Theatre and Fort Worth Opera, co-commissioners.
November 13, 2013 – 7:00 pm
Two Marines
David Adam Moore sings, and Stephen Gosling plays Two Marines, from Soldier Songs, for a special Beth Morrison Projects event in New York.
November 22, 2013 – 7:00 pm
“Petrograd, 1917” and “Here, my severed digit” from Artaud in the Black Lodge (world premiere) at BAM Next Wave
Selections from Artaud In The Black Lodge, created in collaboration with Anne Waldman and sung by the one and only Timur Bekbosunov.
November 22, 2013 – 8:00 pm
descanso (waiting) in Dallas, TX
Matt Albert’s SYZYGY ensemble performs “descanso (waiting)” — a piece about waiting for news of a loved one’s fate in the wake of a terrible occurrence — on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
December 4, 2013 – 8:00 pm
Shock Doctrine
Brant Edward Roberts performs the virtuosic “Shock Doctrine” for solo snare drum.
December 6, 2013 – 8:00 pm
from the Descanso Cycle: Haunted Topography; Descanso (waiting); Descanso (after omega)
The Great Noise Ensemble performs.
December 7, 2013 – 8:00 pm
EDGE Ensemble: Unsilent Night
EDGE Ensemble inaugurates a new Winchester tradition: Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night!
December 10, 2013 – 7:30 pm
SCREAMER! a three ring blur for orchestra (new version)
The Little Orchestra Society of New York presents Under The Big Top, a circus-themed concert, inside the ring of the Big Apple Circus.
December 29, 2013 – 8:30 pm
descanso (after omega)
Amphion Percussion team up with with clarinetist Lisa Raschiatore for the Chicago premiere of “descanso (after omega)”.
2012
January 27, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Newspeak performs Eve Beglarian’s River Project at Abrons Arts Center
performing with Eve Beglarian and Mary Rowell
February 3, 2012 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude at Boston Conservatory
Eric Hewitt conducts the New England premiere of East Coast Attitude.
February 26, 2012 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß performed by the Praxis String Quartet
March 3, 2012 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß performed by the Praxis String Quartet
Part of the Musica Reginae series.
March 15, 2012 – 8:00 pm
descanso (after omega) and descanso (waiting)
Hotel Elefant performs both descanso works at The Dimenna Center for Classical Music (Mary Flagler Cary Hall).
March 24, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Am I Born (world premiere)
Brooklyn Philharmonic; Alan Pierson, conductor, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus; Dianne Berkun, conductor and soloist Mellissa Hughes premiere Am I Born at Roulette
March 25, 2012 – 7:00 pm
Am I Born (world premiere)
Brooklyn Philharmonic; Alan Pierson, conductor, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus; Dianne Berkun, conductor and soloist Mellissa Hughes premiere Am I Born at Roulette
March 27, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (“Brooklyn Alloy”)
March 28, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (“Brooklyn Alloy”)
March 29, 2012, 8:00 pm – March 31, 2012, 9:00 pm
in residence at Carthage College, WI
In-residence at Carthage College, March 29-31; conducting a composer masterclass, presenting “The Critical Composer” in a public forum and more.
April 1, 2012 – 7:00 pm
Members of the US Marine Corps Band performs Speak Softly
April 3, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio
April 20, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Vinkensport at Shenandoah Conservatory
April 21, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Vinkensport at Shenandoah Conservatory
April 22, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Vinkensport at Shenandoah Conservatory
May 8, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Newspeak at Princeton University
Premiering a new large scale work by Lainie Fefferman, among others.
May 25, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Contributing to Third Coast Percussion’s “RENGA:Cage:100”
July 20, 2012 – 4:30 pm
and the sky was still there (cello version)
Nick Photinos performs the cello version of ‘and the sky was still there’ as part of the Bang on a Can Summer Music Institute.
July 31, 2012 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there (violin version)
Todd Reynolds (for whom the piece was written) performed ‘and the sky was still there’ at – with with by Luke DuBois.
August 3, 2012 – 6:30 pm
Phil Kline’s dreamcitynine – Lincoln Center Out Of Doors
Contributing short essay-fragments on JMW Turner and Brian Lehrer to Phil Kline’s “dreamcitynine,” a birthday celebration for John Cage, at Lincoln Center Out Of Doors
August 5, 2012 – 1:00 pm
descanso (after omega) at the D.I.A.
Amphion Percussion, Lisa Raschiatore and Jamie Jordan perform music by Steve Reich, John Cage, David T. Little, Wayne Siegel, Missy Mazzoli, Evan Ziporyn, Mohammed Fairouz, and innovative arrangements of tunes by Regina Spektor and Feist, among others. Kresge Court, 1st level.
August 9, 2012 – 6:30 pm
Contributing to Third Coast Percussion’s “RENGA:Cage:100” – Museum of Modern Art
Third Coast Percussion will be presented in concert at the Museum of Modern Art in New York as part of the Cage Centenary Celebration. Featuring music from TCP’s Cage percussion album on Mode Records, and the world premiere of the collaborative RENGA:Cage:100, of which I have composed approximately 5-7 seconds.
September 29, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days (world premiere)
Libretto by Royce Vavrek
Based on the short story Dog Days by Judy Budnitz
Directed by Robert Woodruff
September 30, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Dog Days
Libretto by Royce VavrekBased on the short story Dog Days by Judy Budnitz
Directed by Robert Woodruff
Music Direction by Alan Pierson
Set and Video Design by Jim Findlay
Lighting Design by Matt Frey
Costume Design by Vita Tzykun
Featuring John Kelly and vocalists James Bobick, Marnie Breckenridge, Cherry Duke, Michael Marcotte, Peter Tantsits, and Lauren Worsham, with chamber ensemble Newspeak and special guests.
Produced by Peak Performances in association with Beth Morrison Projects.
October 5, 2012 – 7:30 pm
Dog Days
Libretto by Royce VavrekBased on the short story Dog Days by Judy Budnitz
Directed by Robert Woodruff
Music Direction by Alan Pierson
Set and Video Design by Jim Findlay
Lighting Design by Matt Frey
Costume Design by Vita Tzykun
Featuring John Kelly and vocalists James Bobick, Marnie Breckenridge, Cherry Duke, Michael Marcotte, Peter Tantsits, and Lauren Worsham, with chamber ensemble Newspeak and special guests.
Produced by Peak Performances in association with Beth Morrison Projects.
October 6, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Dog Days
Libretto by Royce VavrekBased on the short story Dog Days by Judy Budnitz
Directed by Robert Woodruff
Music Direction by Alan Pierson
Set and Video Design by Jim Findlay
Lighting Design by Matt Frey
Costume Design by Vita Tzykun
Featuring John Kelly and vocalists James Bobick, Marnie Breckenridge, Cherry Duke, Michael Marcotte, Peter Tantsits, and Lauren Worsham, with chamber ensemble Newspeak and special guests.
Produced by Peak Performances in association with Beth Morrison Projects.
October 7, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Dog Days
Libretto by Royce VavrekBased on the short story Dog Days by Judy Budnitz
Directed by Robert Woodruff
Music Direction by Alan Pierson
Set and Video Design by Jim Findlay
Lighting Design by Matt Frey
Costume Design by Vita Tzykun
Featuring John Kelly and vocalists James Bobick, Marnie Breckenridge, Cherry Duke, Michael Marcotte, Peter Tantsits, and Lauren Worsham, with chamber ensemble Newspeak and special guests.
October 13, 2012 – 7:00 pm
sweet light crude (west coast premiere)
wild Up, featuring Abigail Fischer, perform ‘sweet light crude’ as part of their show AMERICA at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica CA.
October 19, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Descanso (after omega)
Eileen Mack performs “Descanso (after omega)” on an evening of cool new works for clarinet and electronics!
November 2, 2012 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude
Newspeak performs sweet light crude in DC
November 7, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly
The SU Percussion Ensemble performs “Speak Softly” on Ear Candy, a concert of new music, also featuring music by Julia Wolfe, Bright Sheng and more.
November 17, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly at Shenandoah Conservatory
The Shenandoah Percussion Ensemble, Earl Yowell director, performs Speak Softly.
November 29, 2012 – 8:00 pm
Featured composer with Ensemble 20 > 21 – POSTPONED
Program TBA
December 15, 2012 – 8:00 pm
I Can’t Move (from Dog Days) at The Coterie!
December 17, 2012 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there
Todd Reynolds performs selections from his acclaimed debut-album Outerborough, including DTL’s “and the sky was stil there.”
2011
January 9, 2011 – 11:00 am
Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP)
Participating in a panel discussion in “Partnering with Artist Management & Self-Managing”
February 12, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion give the CA premiere of Haunt of Last Nightfall at Chapman University, alongside works by John Cage.
February 17, 2011 – 7:30 pm
and the sky was still there
Todd Reynolds performs and the sky was still there alongside a premiere by Bill Ryan and works by Michael Lowenstern, Ingram Marshall, Nick Zammuto and Todd. Should be a great show. Houston folks check it out!
February 17, 2011 – 7:30 pm
To A Stranger
Scott Guinn gives the SC premiere of “To A Stranger,” as part of his Walt Whitman project.
February 17, 2011 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude
performed by Newspeak as part of the Tune-In Festival at the Park Avenue Armory.
February 23, 2011 – 8:00 pm
sweet light crude
Newspeak performs tracks from its new record at St. Elizabeth’s College, as well as a special preview of Darcy James Argue’s new work, The Sleep Room
February 24, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Conspiracy Theory for big band
In a bit of a trade, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society will perform a new work I’m composing for them, fittingly called Conspiracy Theory and Newspeak will premiere a new large work by Darcy!
March 1, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Haunt of Last Nightfall
Third Coast Percussion give the Texas premiere of Haunt of Last Nightfall, alongside works by John Cage. Support provided by Chamber Music America Residency Partnership Program
March 2, 2011 – 10:00 am
To A Stranger
Scott Guinn gives the NC premiere of To A Stranger, as part of his Walt Whitman project.
March 16, 2011 – 9:00 pm
and the sky was still there – Todd Reynolds CD Release!
Todd Reynolds releases his brand new–and unbelievably good–CD, Outerborough. The disc features Todd’s own music, a new piece by me, and works by Michael Gordon, David Lang, Michael Lowenstern, Ken Thomson, Paula Matthusen, Phil Kline, as well as tunes from both members of indie-sensations The Books, Paul de Jong and Nick Zammuto.
March 23, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Opera America: Making Connections
Joining Majel Connery, Beth Morrison and Eve Gigliotti for a panel discussion: The Enterprising Opera Artist. Sure to be a good time.
March 25, 2011 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there – Grand Valley State University
The amazing Todd Reynolds brings his rock show to GVSU, featuring my new piece for him, and the sky was still there. Not to be missed.
April 2, 2011 – 9:00 pm
Music With a View
DTL will host a post-concert talk-back with performers Maria Tegzes and Lorenda Ramou.
April 9, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Last Nightfall
A new song based on my percussion quartet Haunt of Last Nightfall
May 2, 2011 – 7:00 pm
descanso (after omega)
UT Wind Symphony, Robert Carnochan, director
Bates Recital Hall
May 4, 2011, 8:00 pm – May 5, 2011, 1:00 am
and the sky was still there – London
Todd Reynolds presents the UK premiere of and the sky was still there as part of the NonClassical Records Battle of the Bands (which Todd is judging.) ₤5
May 14, 2011 – 2:30 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
VOX–New York City Opera’s annual showcase of new works–presents excerpts from my opera Vinkensport, with a libretto by my writing partner Royce Vavrek.
May 16, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Immolation
The Williamsburg Symphonia presents the Virginia premiere of Immolation.
May 17, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Immolation
The Williamsburg Symphonia presents the Virginia premiere of Immolation.
May 25, 2011 – 10:00 pm
and the sky was stil there – The Stone (innova showcase)
Master fiddler Todd Reynolds will play tunes from his latest innova release including David T. Little’s “and the sky was still there”, Paula Matthusen’s “The End of an Orange,” and his own stuff like “Icy Sleeves of Green,” “Outerborough,” among others. $10
May 26, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Conspiracy Theory in Brooklyn, NY
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society performs Conspiracy Theory
June 23, 2011 – 9:00 pm
Soldier Songs
The International Festival of Arts and Ideas presents Beth Morrison Projects’ production of Soldier Songs. Directed by Yuval Sharon, and performed by David Adam Moore, with members of Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.
June 24, 2011 – 9:00 pm
Soldier Songs
The International Festival of Arts and Ideas presents Beth Morrison Projects’ production of Soldier Songs. Directed by Yuval Sharon, and performed by David Adam Moore, with members of Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.
June 25, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs
The International Festival of Arts and Ideas presents Beth Morrison Projects’ production of Soldier Songs. Directed by Yuval Sharon, and performed by David Adam Moore, with members of Newspeak, conducted by Todd Reynolds.
July 14, 2011 – 1:00 pm
1986 performed by the Meridian Quartet
July 25, 2011 – 7:00 pm
haunted topography (workshop premiere)
July 30, 2011 – 8:30 pm
Speak Softly at Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music
(date subject the change)
September 8, 2011 – 6:00 pm
Guest Lecture at The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
September 10, 2011 – 8:00 pm
CHARM (world premiere)
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop will premiere CHARM–a new work dedicated to the city of Baltimore–on their 2011-2012 opening gala.
September 16, 2011 – 8:00 pm
descanso (after omega) – new version, world premiere
Clarinetist Eileen Mack premieres a new electronic version of descanso (after omega), created for her specifically for this performance.
September 24, 2011 – 7:00 pm
Presenting “The Critical Composer” at Warsaw Autumn
Giving a lecture on the nature of music and politics in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, as part of the legendary Warsaw Autumn festival.
October 3, 2011 – 6:30 pm
Guest Lecture at New York University
October 5, 2011 – 7:00 pm
The Music of David T. Little: an OPERA America Salon
OPERA America presents a salon concert featuring the operatic works of David T. Little, performed by Lauren Worsham, Christopher Burchett, David Adam Moore and Mary Bonhag. The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the composer, moderated by OPERA America president Marc Scorca.
October 6, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Speak Softly @ Interlochen Arts Academy
The percussion ensemble of the Interlochen Arts Academy, under the direction of Jeffrey Irving, performs Speak Softly as part of Interlochen’s annual COLLAGE concert.
October 7, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Speak Softly @ Interlochen Arts Academy
The percussion ensemble of the Interlochen Arts Academy, under the direction of Jeffrey Irving, performs Speak Softly as part of Interlochen’s annual COLLAGE concert.
October 8, 2011 – 3:00 pm
Speak Softly @ Interlochen Arts Academy
The percussion ensemble of the Interlochen Arts Academy, under the direction of Jeffrey Irving, performs Speak Softly as part of Interlochen’s annual COLLAGE concert.
October 12, 2011 – 7:00 pm
Am I Born (special preview)
WNYC New Sounds Live at the World Financial CenterWorks by Mos Def (arr. Derek Bermel), DTL, Lev Zurbin, Corey Dargel, Rzewski
Mos Def, hip hop artist, Mellissa Hughes and Corey Dargel, voice; Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Dianne Berkun, conductor, Brooklyn Phil Chamber Players; Alan Pierson, conductor
October 15, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Speak Softly @ Interlochen Arts Academy
The percussion ensemble of the Interlochen Arts Academy, under the direction of Jeffrey Irving, performs Speak Softly on their fall concert.
October 16, 2011 – 8:00 pm
and the sky was still there @ Cycling 74’s Expo-ending public event!
Todd Reynolds, violin, with video by Luke DuBois
October 21, 2011 – 8:00 pm
haunted topography (world premiere)
November 6, 2011 – 7:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß performed by the Praxis String Quartet
November 21, 2011 – 7:30 pm
Speak Softly at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
The IPFW Percussion Ensemble performs “Speak Softly” in the Auer Performance Hall. For information and tickets, call the Schatzlein Box Office at 260-481-6555 or visit www.ipfw.edu/music
December 4, 2011 – 6:00 pm
Speak Softly at the University of Evansville, IN
The University of Evansville Percussion Ensemble, under Bill Shaltis, will be perform Speak Softly at the Wheeler Concert Hall
December 6, 2011 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude
Emily Threinen leads the Temple University Wind Symphony in the Philadelphia premiere of East Coast Attitude, alongside works by John Mackey, Vincent Persichetti and Ned Rorem.
December 9, 2011 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude
Mark Scatterday leads the Eastman Wind Ensemble in East Coast Attitude, alongside works by Frank Ticheli, Michael Daugherty, David Maslanka, Narong Prangcharoen and a Steven Stucky world premiere.
December 14, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (“Brooklyn Alloy”)
December 15, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (“Brooklyn Alloy”)
Fifth House Ensemble performs at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall (Michigan and Randolph, downtown)
December 16, 2011 – 8:00 pm
Piano Trio (“Brooklyn Alloy”)
2010
January 16, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softtly @ Michigan SBOA
The fine young men and women of Michigan District 12 will take up sticks of varying bigness for a special performance of Speak Softly, at Franklin High School in Livonia.
February 14, 2010 – 3:00 pm
Sketches for Percussion Quartet (world premiere)
Four sketches for a new long-term collaborative project with Third Coast Percussion. Also on the program, Martin Bresnick’s fantastic ‘Caprichos Enfaticos,’ with guest piano soloist Lisa Moore. Free event!
February 25, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Spalding Gray @ North River Music Series
NOW Ensemble performs my Spalding Gray, alongside a whole bunch of other cool pieces.
February 26, 2010 – 7:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
World premiere of a new short opera, commissioned by Dawn Upshaw for the Bard Conservatory, and written in collaboration with Royce Vavrek.
February 28, 2010 – 7:00 pm
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
Second performance of a new short opera, commissioned by Dawn Upshaw for the Bard Conservatory, and written in collaboration with Royce Vavrek.
March 2, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Newspeak @ Princeton
Newspeak offers premieres by composers in the Graduate composition program at Princeton University. Free event!
March 8, 2010 – 7:00 pm
Indiana University Percusion Ensemble performs Speak Softly
The IU percussion ensemble performs “Speak Softly” alongside works by Nigel Westlake, Kevin Bobo, Christopher Rouse and Peter Erskine.
March 13, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Performing with ICE
Performing the Chicago premiere of Corey Dargel’s “13 Near Death Experiences” with the International Contemporary Ensemble.
March 18, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra
Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is David T. Little’s Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra.
March 19, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra
Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is David T. Little’s Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra.
March 20, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra
Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is David T. Little’s Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra.
March 21, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra
Marin Alsop conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is David T. Little’s Screamer! – a three-ring blur for orchestra.
April 10, 2010 – 6:00 pm
Newspeak Donor Event
Special private rooftop concert, featuring music by Jobim, Zorn and (in an unusual programming choice) Carter. Also, a special improvisation by Newspeak violinist Caleb Burhans.
April 27, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Dither presents NY Premiere of ‘oh Gott es regnet!’
This performance of “oh Gott, es regnet!’ is sponsored by the American Composers Forum through its Encore Program, supporting repeat performances of new works.
April 30, 2010, 7:30 pm – May 2, 2010, 8:30 pm
Dog Days at NYCO VOX
DTL returns to New York City Opera’s VOX program with the opera-in-progress Dog Days. Come check it out.
May 21, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Performing with ICE (CD release)
Performing selections from Corey Dargel’s “13 Near Death Experiences” with the International Contemporary Ensemble on the last concert of New Amsterdam Records’ Archipelago series.
May 27, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Selections from Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera at 21c. Aria
June 4, 2010 – 7:30 pm
raw power for Prism Quartet
PRISM Quartet presents “DAVE” – new works for saxophone quartet by David Lang, David T. Little, David Biedenbender, and David Laganella.
June 5, 2010 – 8:00 pm
raw power for Prism Quartet
PRISM Quartet presents “DAVE” – new works for saxophone quartet by David Lang, David T. Little, David Biedenbender, and David Laganella.
June 19, 2010 – 3:00 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß @ ACA Summer Festival
July 31, 2010 – 6:00 pm
“oh Gott, es regnet” at the Berkshire Fringe
Dither performs “oh Gott, es regnet” as part of the Berkshire Fringe :30 Live! series. Free event!
September 25, 2010 – 8:00 pm
“and the sky was still there” at the Second Annual New Music Bake Sale
Todd Reynolds will premiere my new piece for him, “and the sky was still there,” plus a set from Newspeak!
September 27, 2010 – 9:00 pm
Spalding Gray @ Strathmore Mansion
NOW Ensemble performs Spalding Gray as part of their Southern Tour.
October 14, 2010 – 8:00 pm
“To A Stranger” (world premiere)
World premiere of a new setting of Walt Whitman, co-commissioned by baritone Scott Guinn, Tyson Deaton, and The Walt Whitman Project, Greg Trupiano, artistic director
November 6, 2010 – 8:00 pm
“and the sky was still there” at Mass MoCA
Todd Reynolds performs “and the sky was still there” as part of his Still Life with Microphone program at Mass MoCA in North Adams, MA. Also on the bill, Luke DuBois and the LEMUR robots!
November 14, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Newspeak CD Release Tour, with Kayo Dot
Newspeak plays Littlefield in Brooklyn to support it’s soon-to-be-released album ‘sweet light crude’, with Kayo Dot and suprise guests.
November 19, 2010 – 8:00 pm
Tricky Bits @ Red House, Syracuse, NY
Electric Kompany performs Tricky Bits as part of a part of Le Moyne College’s Music Journeys program. Tickets available by calling (315) 445-4523
December 13, 2010 – 8:00 pm
“oh Gott, es regnet!” at Roulette
Dither performs “oh Gott, es regnet” as part of a double bill with Red Light New Music. (This performance of “oh Gott, es regnet!’ is sponsored by the American Composers Forum through its Encore Program, supporting repeat performances of new works.)
December 13, 2010 – 8:00 pm
“Haunt of Last Nightfall” for Third Coast Percussion (World Premiere)
The world premiere of a new, large scale work for percussion quartet and electronics.
2009
May 7, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Carnegie Hall Osvaldo Golijov and Dawn Upshaw Young Artists Workshop
Preview Concert at Bard
Work: Scenes from Dog Days (excerpt)
Performers: Performers: Sung Eun Lee, Patrick Cook, Megan Taylor, Mary Bonhag, Tania Rodriguez, with ensemble conducted by Alan Pierson.
May 9, 2009 – 7:30 pm
Scenes from Dog Days
Songs from Dog DaysCommissioned by Carnegie Hall through The Weill Music Institute
Performers: Performers: Sung Eun Lee, Patrick Cook, Megan Taylor, Mary Bonhag, Tania Rodriguez, with ensemble conducted by Alan Pierson.
May 21, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Sunday Morning Trepanation
Sunday Morning Trepanation (2002) Performed by TRANSIT
Also works by McBane, Wohl, Negron, Fuentes, and Buschman
8:00 pm / $10
May 22, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Performing with ICE
Performing with the International Contemporary Ensemble in the world premiere of Corey Dargel’s “13 Near Death Experiences”
May 23, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Performing with ICE
Performing with the International Contemporary Ensemble in the world premiere of Corey Dargel’s “13 Near Death Experiences”
May 23, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs in Houston
Opera Vista presents a new production of Soldier Songs.
May 30, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Soldier Songs in Houston
Opera Vista presents a new production of Soldier Songs.
June 3, 2009 – 10:00 pm
sweet light crude
Newspeak performed ‘sweet light crude’ at the Bang on a Can Benefit After Party.
June 11, 2009 – 7:30 pm
sweet light crude
Newspeak performs ‘sweet light crude’ as part of the Wordless Music series. Also works by Burhans, Friedberger, and more.
July 17, 2009 – 8:00 pm
American Opera Projects Showcase
This showcase will feature selection from my vocal and operatic work. Program will include selections from Soldier Songs, Dog Days–including a new aria!–and a new version of sweet light crude, from the Newspeak songbook. The show will feature performances by Lauren Worsham, Mellissa Hughes, Eileen Mack, Jody Redhage, David Adam Moore, as well as music by Stefan Weisman.
July 31, 2009 – 1:00 pm
Speak Softly at The Juilliard School
Members of the Summer Percussion Seminar will perform Speak Softly – for four percussionists playing sticks of varying bigness. The Juilliard School Room 309 – Free.
September 21, 2009 – 9:30 pm
The Coterie @ Joe’s Pub
Theresa McCarthy, David Adam Moore, and Morgan James perform selections from Dog Days. Also works by Rachel Peters, Matt Marks, Royce Vavrek, Jeff Myers, and more.
Tickets are available here
September 25, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Speak Softly @ Archepelago
The wonderful Line C3 perform “Speak Softly” on the debut concert of Archipelago, the new series co-presented by New Amsterdam Records & Galapagos. Also on the bill: wonderful music by William Brittelle, Carl Schimmel, Nico Muhly, and Marcos Balter More info here
October 2, 2009 – 8:00 pm
East Coast Attitude @ University of Michigan
Michael Haithcock and the University of Michigan Symphony Band perform East Coast Attitude, which they commissioned in 2006.
October 3, 2009 – 5:30 pm
Musik für den Schultheiß and Selections from Terpsichore (arr DTL) @ Eagle Rock Music Festival, LA
The Formalist Quartet performs as part of the Eagle Rock Music Festival. Works by Lei Liang, Nicholas Deyoe, Andrew McIntosh, and my Musik für den Schultheiß, performed with its companion piece–my arrangement of selections from Michael Praetorius’ Terpsichore–for the first time since 2005. Very exciting.
October 27, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Mirror Mirror @ Princeton University
Lauren Worsham performs Mirror Mirror from Dog Days. 8:00 pm, Free.
October 29, 2009, 10:00 pm – October 30, 2009, 12:00 am
Newspeak @ The Stone
Newpeak kicks of it’s fall season with a bunch of premieres, and some works from their ever-growing repertoire. Be there!
November 5, 2009 – 7:00 pm
1986 @ Wilton’s Music Hall, London
The London Sinfonietta performs 1986 as part of the Dilettante Music Digital Composer-in-Residence Finalist Concert.
November 19, 2009 – 7:00 pm
Soldier Songs (excerpts) @ 21st Century Liederabend
Beth Morrison Projects presents an evening of works by adventurous young composers working with voice.
November 20, 2009 – 5:30 pm
Speak Softly @ Hofstra University
The Hofstra University Percussion Ensemble will perform Speak Softly alongside works by Rouse, Chavez, Bach, Schimmel, and Rozenblatt.
November 22, 2009 – 7:00 pm
Speak Softly @ the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble will perform Speak Softly – for four percussionists playing sticks of varying bigness.
December 4, 2009 – 6:00 pm
Newspeak @ Public Assembly
Newspeak celebrates its fifth anniversary season by returning to the site of one of its earliest shows: the old Galapagos, now Public Assembly. Also on the bill will be Andrew McKenna Lee, and more.