04/03/2012

Lee Hoiby's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra In World Premiere at Austin Peay State University

Austin Peay State University, of Clarksville, TN, had a special relationship with Lee Hoiby. In 2007, Hoiby served a two-week composer residency during which the university presented the world premiere of his band piece American Parade . Afterward, APSU faculty continued a close friendship with ...

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03/06/2012

A Tribute to Lee Hoiby at Lincoln Center

On March 1, Joy in Singing presented a tribute to Lee Hoiby at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center. The concert featured Katharine Dain, soprano, Sarah Miller, mezzo-soprano, Leon Williams, baritone, and pianist Jonathan Ware. Hoiby, who passed away in 2011, is celebrated as one of America’s ...

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04/06/2011

Lee Hoiby, Master of Opera and Song, Dies at 85

It is with the deepest sadness that we report the death of composer Lee Hoiby.  Lee Hoiby's gift for musical fantasy was a constant throughout a long life of boundless creative output. His rich catalog of works encompasses operas, oratorios, choral works, concerti, chamber works, song cycles, ...

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03/29/2011

Lee Hoiby, Master of Opera and Song, Dies at 85

It is with the deepest sadness that we report the death of composer Lee Hoiby, one of the greatest masters of opera and song of our time. Mr. Hoiby died on March 28, 2011 at Montefiore Hospital in New York City, following a short illness. Lee Hoiby's gift for musical fantasy was a constant ...

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12/06/2010

New Publications from Schott Music, New York

Another wave of new publications from Schott Music Corporation is now available just in time for the holidays. We hope our new publications offer more food for thought as you search for that  perfect holiday gift for music-lovers on your list. Bernard Rands:  Walcott Songs - ...

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12/06/2010

Lee Hoiby’s Summer and Smoke Featured at Manhattan School of Music

Lee Hoiby’s Summer and Smoke takes center stage at Manhattan School of Music this month as MSM's main winter production on December 8, 10, and 12. Directed by Dona D. Vaughn and conducted by Steven Osgood, Hoiby’s opera stands as one of four ambitious productions presented by MSM’s Opera Studies ...

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02/08/2010

Lee Hoiby's Prayer and Procession, Triple Concerto for Flute, English Horn, Clarinet and Wind Ensemble in World Premiere at CBDNA Conference

Greg Wolynec leads the Austin Peay State University Wind Ensemble through the world premiere of Lee Hoiby's  Prayer and Procession , a triple concerto for flute, English horn and clarinet on February 24 at the College Band Directors National Association Conference (Southern Division) at University ...

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12/07/2009

Work of the Week - Lee Hoiby: The Christmas Tree

Lee Hoiby's latest holiday offering The Christmas Tree sees its world premiere on December 12 by the Cathedral Choral Society led by J. Reilly Lewis at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The performance features The Christmas Tree in its version for organ and brass but the ...

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11/11/2009

Lee Hoiby's 'Last Letter Home' Sees World Premiere in New String Orchestra Version

This month Last Letter Home , Lee Hoiby's much loved musical setting of an American soldier's final note to his family from Iraq, receives a world premiere it its newest incarnation for string orchestra. Steven Townsend leads the Orchestra of St. James by the Sea in La Jolla California. Last Letter ...

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10/13/2009

New Highlight in the Holiday Canon by Lee Hoiby

Lee Hoiby's latest holiday offering The Christmas Tree sees its world premiere on December 12 by the Cathedral Choral Society led by J. Reilly Lewis at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The performance features The Christmas Tree in its version for organ and brass but the piece ...

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