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Jazz - Don Byron New Gospel Quintet (2/25/12)
This press release contains information about Miller's last jazz performance of the season, the Miller debut of the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet. A lineup of great talents and Byron's masterful interpretations of Gospel traditions are sure to delight.
New Series - Pop-Up Concerts (starting 2/7/12)
This press release includes information about our brand new series, Pop-Up Concerts. Free and informal, Pop-Up Concerts put the audience on stage with some of today’s most interesting performers for a fresh take on the concert experience. Pop-Up Concerts provide a new home for music that’s small in scale but big on ideas, presented in an intimate setting.
Jazz - Anat Cohen Quartet (2/11/12)
This press release contains information about the Miller Theatre Jazz series debut of the Anat Cohen Quartet, led by the Israeli woodwind virtuoso known for her adventurous writing and performances.
Early Music - New York Polyphony (2/12/12)
This press release includes information about the Early Music concert A Renaissance Valentine. All-male vocal quartet New York Polyphony will perform this romantic Valentine’s Day program, complete with champagne reception during intermission, at the beautiful American Academy of Arts and Letters at 156th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive.
Bach and the Baroque - Simone Dinnerstein (2/2/12)
This press release contains information about the first Bach and the Baroque concert of 2012 - Simone Dinnerstein: Bach and the Romantics. This solo recital features selections from the Brooklyn-based pianist’s new album, Something Almost Being Said, with works by Bach, Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, and a new work by Daniel Felsenfeld written for Ms. Dinnerstein.
Composer Portrait: John Zorn (12/9/11)
This press release contains information about our last Composer Portrait of the Fall 2011 season. Soloists Fred Sherry, Jennifer Koh, and Stephen Gosling, are joined by Talea Ensemble, conductor Brad Lubman and many special guest musicians to perform five premieres by composer John Zorn.
Early Music - The Tallis Scholars (12/10/11)
This press release includes information about the 2011-12 Early Music series. Perennial favorites The Tallis Scholars launch the series with a special program for the Christmas season.
Composer Portrait: George Lewis (11/12/11)
This press release contains information about the second Composer Portrait of the 11-12 season. ICE, with guest conductor and percussionist Steven Schick and poet and narrator Quincy Troupe, explores the work of George Lewis.
Jazz - Lionel Loueke Trio (11/5) and Renee Rosnes Quartet (11/19)
This press release includes information about the first two concerts of the 2011-12 Jazz series.
Bach and the Baroque - Jennifer Koh (10/23/2011)
This press release includes information about the 2011-12 Bach and the Baroque series. Jennifer Koh launches the series playing Bach's complete solo violin works over the course of a single afternoon.
SONiC: Sounds of a New Century (10/15, 10/16, 10/17)
This press release includes information about SONiC: Sounds of a New Century, a new nine-day festival devoted to music written in the first decade of the 21st century by emerging composers age 40 and under.
Composer Portraits - Tobias Picker (10/6/11)
This press release includes information about the first Composer Portrait of the 2011-12 season, along with a line-up of the remaining 11-12 Portrait concerts.
U.S. Premiere: James Dillon's Nine Rivers (9/14, 9/16, 9/17/2011)
Miller opens its 2011-12 season with an ambitious three-night staging of the monumental cycle that James Dillon himself says "may go down in history as the most cancelled premiere of all time." This press release contains details and bios of the artists participating in the production.
2011-2012 Season Announcement
Miller announces another season of adventurous programming, including new music, jazz, early music, and a special multimedia season opener. Click to read the press release.
Miller Theatre to Present John Luther Adams' large-scale percussion work Inuksuit on June 21
Miller Theatre announced that it will produce the first urban outdoor performance of Adams' acclaimed percussion piece in a free concert in Morningside Park on June 21, as part of the citywide festival Make Music New York.
Bach and the Baroque: Flanders Recorder Quartet (4/28/11) and TENET (5/14/11)
This press release includes information regarding the final two Bach and the Baroque Series concerts of the year. Flanders Recorder Quartet performs at the American Academy of Arts & Letters on April 28 and TENET performs at Church of St. Mary the Virgin on May 14.
Press Release: Chaya Czernowin, Composer Portrait (4/15/11)
Miller Theatre's Composer Portrait Series continues April 15th with the music of Chaya Czernowin performed by Either/Or.
Sold-out March 27 Japan Benefit Concert at Miller raised over $34,000
Miller Theatre’s sold-out Concert to Benefit Japan Earthquake Relief has raised over $34,000 in ticket sales, 100% of which will be contributed to the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund.
Press Release: Concert to Benefit Japan Earthquake Relief (3/27/11)
Sonic Youth, Yoko Ono, Mike Patton, Sean Lennon, Cibo Matto, join host John Zorn and many others for a benefit concert for Japan at Miller.
Bach and Early Music: REBEL Baroque Ensemble (3/26/11) and Tallis Scholars (4/2/11)
This press release includes information on the first Bach and the Baroque concert of the year featuring REBEL, and the final Early Music Series concert of the year with the Tallis Scholars.
Press Release: Mario Davidovsky Composer Portrait (3/4/11)
This press release includes information about the Mario Davidovsky Composer Portrait performance with the International Contemporary Ensemble.
Lunchtime Concerts - Spring 2011
This press release includes information about all six lunchtime concerts in the spring, featuring performances by the Voxare Quartet, Sarah Wolfson, and Stephen Gosling.
Composers Portraits and Early Music - Julia Wolfe (2/3/11) and Esperar, Sentire, Morir (2/19/11)
This press release includes information about the Julia Wolfe Composer Portrait, featuring a performance by Signal conducted by Brad Lubman, and the return of Le Poeme Harmonique to the Early Music series.
Early Music continues in 2011!
Read the press release for Sequentia's performance of "Voices from the Island Sanctuary" as part of the 2011 Early Music series.
Jazz - Neal Smith Quintet (2/5/11) and Lewis Nash Quintet (2/26/11)
This press release includes information about the two spring 2001 jazz concerts
Composer Portraits - Pierre Boulez (12-6-10)
This press release includes information about the Pierre Boulez Composer Portrait, featuring a performance by Talea Ensemble.
Early Music - Giants of the Flemish Renaissance (11/20/10)
This press release includes details about the second concert of the 2010-11 Early Music series, featuring the Miller debut of New York Polyphony.
Composer Portraits - Fred Lerdahl (11/19/10)
This press release includes information about the second Composer Portrait of the 2010-11 season.
2010-2011 Season Announcement
The new season is upon us! Click for the press release announcing next season's performances.
Jazz - Vijay Iyer & Craig Taborn (10/9/10) and FFEAR (10/23/10)
This press release includes information about the concerts and artists of the fall's Jazz series performances.
Composer Portraits - Matthias Pintscher (10/21/10)
This press release includes information about the 100th composer to be featuring in the Composer Portraits series, as well as a line-up of remaining 10-11 Portrait concerts.
Early Music - Stile Antico: In Paradisum (9/16)
This press release includes details about the first concert in Miller Theatre's 2010-11 Early Music series, plus a listing of remaining concerts in series throughout the year.
Maa: A ballet by Kaija Saariaho (9/22-9/25/2010)
Miller opens its 2010-2011 season with the U.S. premiere of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's only ballet. This press release includes details and bios for artists involved in the production.
Lunchtime Concerts (9/13-9/15/2010)
This year's Lunchtime Concerts spotlight the founding fathers of American music, beginning with Samuel Barber and Aaron Copland. This press release includes repertoire details and artist bios.
2009 William Schuman Award Announcement
This press release includes information about the 2009 Schuman Award given to composer Pauline Oliveros by Columbia University School of the Arts.
William Schuman Award Concert Honoring Pauline Oliveros (3/27/2010)
This press release includes information about the concert honoring the 2009 winner of Columbia University School of the Arts William Schuman Award.
Lunchtime Concerts - Spring 2010
This press release includes information about the nine FREE Lunchtime Concerts in March and April 2010.
Composer Portraits - Helmut Lachenmann: 75th Birthday Celebration (4/1/2010)
This press release includes information about the final Composer Portrait concert of the 2009-2010 season.
Composer Portraits - Benet Casablancas (2/25/10) and Sebastian Currier (3/5/10)
This press release includes information about two Composer Portraits featuring world premieres by Benet Casablancas and Sebastian Currier.
Jazz - Damien Sneed Gospel Extravaganza (2/26/10) and Early Music - The Birth of the Renaissance: Guillaume Dufay (2/27/10)
This press release includes details about the continuation of Miller Theatre's Jazz and Early Music series in February.
Early Music - The Art of the Canon (2/6/10) and Circa 1600 (2/20/10)
This press release includes information about Early Music performances by the Vox Vocal Ensemble and the Flanders Recorder Quartet.
Composer Portraits - Lou Reed: Metal Machine Music (2/5/10) and Jazz - The Carla Cook Quintet (2/12/10)
This press release includes information about two February concerts: one featuring the music of composer Lou Reed and one performed by vocalist Carla Cook and friends.
Early Music - Cavalieri Lamentations (1/23/10) and Bach and the Baroque - Bach and the Concerto (1/30/10)
This press release includes information about the first two concerts of 2010: Cavalieri Lamentations as part of the Early Music series and Bach and the Concerto as part of the Bach and the Baroque series.
Early Music - Josquin's Mass for the Virgin Mary (12/12/09)
This press release includes details about the first Early Music concert of the 2009-10 season, as well as a listing of the remaining four concerts in the series.
Bach and the Baroque - Chamber Music of Germany (12/4/09) and Jazz - A Christmas Journey with Eric Reed (12-11-09)
This press release includes information about the first two Miller Theatre concerts in December, featuring the artists Trio Settecento and pianist Eric Reed and friends.
Bach and the Baroque - Bach and the Bohemian Gypsies (11-14-09)
This press release includes rep, artist, and other details about the first concert in Miller Theatre's 2009-10 Bach and the Baroque series.
Composer Portraits - Galina Ustvolskaya (11-17-09), Ralph Shapey (11-17-09), and Kaija Saariaho (11-22-09)
This press release includes information about the three Composer Portraits in November of 2009.
Composer Portraits - Iannis Xenakis (10-17-09)
This press release includes information about the Iannis Xenakis Composer Portrait and Panel Discussion, as well as a list of all 2009-10 Composer Portrait concerts
Jazz - Marty Ehrlich Rites Quaretet (10-24-09)
This press release includes information about the second concert in Miller Theatre's 2009-10 Jazz series.
Jazz - Cyrus Chestnut (10-9-09)
This press release includes information about the first Jazz concert of the 2009-10 season, as well as a full listing of the other performances in the series.
Lunchtime Concerts - Fall 2009
This press release includes information about the dates, rep, and artists for the nine FREE Lunchtime Concerts taking place in Fall of 2009.
The Blue Rider In Performance (9/23/2009 and 9/25/2009)
This press release includes details, rep, and bios for Miller Theatre's 2009-2010 opening night performances.
Wordless Music Meets Miller Festival (9/9-12/2009)
This press release includes date, line-up, and artist information about the new, 4-night Wordless Music Meets Miller Festival.
2009-2010 Season Press Release
This press release includes information about Miller Theatre's entire 21st season.
2009-2010 Season Schedule
 
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2 + 2 = 5 - Chrisopher O'Riley, piano (3/27/09, 4/17/09, and 5/1/09)
Read about Miller's 2 + 2 = 5 series, featuring pianist Christopher O'Riley playing the music of Radiohead and Shostakovich; Nick Drake and Claude Debussy; and Elliott Smith and Robert Schumann.
Composer Portrait - Arlene Sierra (3/13/09) and Early Music - Music for Double Choir (4/2/09)
This press release includes information about the last Composer Portraits and Early Music concerts of Miller Theatre's 20th Anniversary Season.
Composer Portrait - Leon Kirchner (1/24/09) and Early Music - A Royal Christening and Musical Banquet (1/31/09)
This press release includes information about the Leon Kirchner: 90th Birthday Celebration Composer Portrait and the A Royal Christening and Music Banquet Early Music concert.
Early Music - Songs of Love, Lust, and Lamentations (2/14/09), Bach and the Baroque - Goldberg Variations (2/20/09), and Jazz - Wycliffe Gordon: In the Cross (2/21/09)
This press release includes detailed information about three February concerts: Songs of Love, Lust, and Lamentations (Early Music), Goldberg Variations (Bach and the Baroque), and Wycliffe Gordon: In the Cross (Jazz).
Composer Portraits - Georg Friedrich Haas (2/6/09), Jefferson Friedman (2/12/09), and Jazz - James Carter Organ Trio (2/7/09)
This press release includes information about the Haas and Friedman Composer Portrait concerts and the James Carter Organ Trio Jazz concert.
FREE Lunchtime Concerts (Spring 2009)
This press release includes details about the 12 FREE concerts in the Spring 2009 Lunchtime Concerts series, featuring the Chiara and Pacifica String Quartets in Philosophy Hall.
Composer Portraits - Marc-André Dalbavie (12-5-08) and Messiaen at 100 (12-13-08)
This press release includes information about the Composer Portraits featuring the music of Marc-André Dalbavie and Olivier Messiaen.
Early Music - Vox Christmas Spectacular (12-4-08) and Bach and the Baroque - Bach for Christmas (12-10-08)
This press release includes information about the two Christmastime-themed concerts at Miller Theatre in December: Vox Vocal Ensemble's Christmas Spectacular and Bach for Christmas, performed by the Clarion Music Society and guests.
Composer Portraits - Jason Eckardt (11-20-08) and Jazz - Robert Glasper Trio (11-22-08)
This press release includes information about the Composer Portrait of Jason Eckardt, as well as the Jazz concert featuring the Robert Glasper Trio.
Composer Portraits - Milton Babbitt (11-5-08)
Read about the Wednesday, November 5 Milton Babbitt Composer Portrait concert.
Jazz - Lewis Nash Quintet (10-18-08)
This press release includes information about the first concert of the 2008-2009 Jazz series, featuring The Lewis Nash Quintet, as well as descriptions of the rest of the concerts in the series.
Early Music - The Spanish High Renaissance (10-16-08)
This press release includes information about The Tallis Scholars's performance of The Spanish High Renaissance, as well as a listing of all of the 2008-2009 Early Music concerts.
20th Anniversary: 2008-2009 Season Release
This press release includes a listing of all Miller Theatre-produced events of the 2008-2009 season, as well as a description of each performance.
Free Lunchtime Concerts - Haydn "Sun Quartets, Opus 20 (October 2008)
This press release includes information about the Fall 2008 free lunchtime concerts, presented in Philosophy Hall at Columbia University and featuring the Daedalus Quartet.
Special Event - Fred Sherry Celebration (10-11-08)
This press release provides details about the Fred Sherry Celebration concert.
Bach and the Baroque - Bach on the Viols (10-10-08)
This press release including information about the Bach on the Viol's concert, featuring Fretwork, as well as a listing of all of the 2008-2009 Bach and the Baroque concerts.
Composer Portraits - Peter Lieberson (9-27-08)
This press release includes information about the Peter Lieberson Composer Portraits, as well as a listing of all of the 2008-2009 Portraits.
Opera - Oresteia (9/13, 16, and 17/08)
This press release provides details about Miller Theatre's 2008-2009 20th Annivesary Season Opening Night, featuring Iannis Xenakis's only opera, Oresteia, directed by Luca Veggett.
2008-2009 Season Schedule
This press release includes a complete listing of all Miller Theatre-produced events of the 2008-2009 season, organized by series.