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Missy speaks about Proving Up on Studio 360
“Karen Russell’s short story “Proving Up” is a bleak tale about one such family trying to earn their plot in post-Civil War Nebraska. And it’s now been adapted into a chilling new opera by composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce…
Missy named Mead Composer-in-Residence at the Chicago Symphony
Missy Mazzoli, whose acclaimed works, including three operas, have propelled her to the forefront of contemporary music, will be the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s next Mead Composer-in-Residence. Read the full article here
NPR premieres new music video for Vespers for Violin
Released on violinist Olivia De Prato’s new album Streya. Video created by James Darrah and Adam Larsen, starring Sam Shapiro. Watch here
REVIEWS ARE IN FOR MISSY’S 3rd OPERA, PROVING UP:
“Harrowing…powerful…a true opera of our time.” – Anne Midgette, Washington Post “The music of Missy Mazzoli is a treat in and of itself and that is especially the case in collaboration with Royce Vavrek. It’s a rarity to see a…
Missy receives a “Distinguished Alumni Award” from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts at Boston University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards, the most prestigious awards conferred by the College. The 2017 award recipients will be honored for their outstanding achievements in…