Last week composer Mara Gibson unveiled world premiere video recordings of two brand-new pieces - the staged song cycle Galatea’s Dream and her bassoon concerto Escher Keys. I was fortunate to perform as a part of Galatea’s Dream alongside astonishing performers and a superb creative team. Listen to both compositions here!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I dedicated an issue of The Theisen Journal to nine performances for your listening pleasure. So many folks enjoyed it, I decided to do it again! Here are nine more videos to feast your ears on.
Read MoreIn late 2020, I was part of a consortium that commissioned Everette Minchew for a new composition. I had the privilege of broadcasting the world premiere recording of the resulting piece, Monody In Memoriam Charles Wuorinen, at the NASA Region 6 Conference. Now everybody can hear it!
Read MoreWe are in spring - a season of renewal, energy, and exploration. To assist you on that seasonal path, here is a collection of nine performances to invigorate your imaginations!
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