for four principal singers, SATB chorus and orchestra
Libretto by Royce Vavrek after a story by Karen Russell | Directed by Tom Morris
Commissioned by Opera Ventures Production, San Francisco Opera, Scottish Opera, Edinburgh International Festival, and Norrlands Opera (Umea, Sweden)
for seven principal singers, SATB chorus and orchestra
Libretto by Royce Vavrek, based on the novel by George Saunders | Directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz
Commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera
For 8 principal singers, SATB chorus and orchestra 2 (db picc),2,2,2 - 4,2,2,1 - perc (2) - harp - piano - strings - electronics
Directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz
Commissioned by the Norwegian National Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Chicago Lyric Opera
for Orchestra: 2,2,2,2 - 4,2,3,1 - perc (2) - harp - piano - strings 222242312perchppfstr; electronics
choreography by Robert Binet and play by Rosamund Small
Commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada
for two sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass and actor/dancer, with chamber orchestra 2 Sop., Mz., T., Bar., B., actor/dancer, chamber orch.
libretto by Royce Vavrek
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for 9 principal singers, men's chorus and chamber orchestra 2S, Mz, 2T, Bar, 3B-Bar; small men's chorus, 12-14 singers; 1(pic).1.1.1(cbn)1.0.1.0percpf(syn).hp.egtrstr
libretto by Royce Vavrek
commissioned by Opera Philadelphia and Beth Morrison Projects
for soprano, tenor, and piano sop., ten., pno.
libretto by Mark Campbell, after Boccaccio’s Decameron (Day Four, Story Five)
for alto voice, amplified cello and electronics alt., amp. vc., elec.
libretto by Erin Cressida-Wilson
Commissioned by UNC Chapel Hill and Linda and Stuart Nelson for cellist Maya Beiser and vocalist Helga Davis
for mezzo-soprano solo, SSATB chorus, flute, clarinet, electric guitar, piano, double bass and electronics fl(pic), cl(bcl), pf, egtr, db; electronics
libretto by Royce Vavrek and Missy Mazzoli
for solo violin and orchestra 2 (pic).2.2.2(cbn) / 4.2.2.1 / 2 perc / pf.hp / strings
Commissioned by the National Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony and the BBC Symphony
for Orchestra 2(pic).2.2.2(cbn) / 4.2.2+btbn.1 / 2perc / pf.hp / strings
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony
for solo contrabass or violin and string orchestra (or string quintet) str (5.5.3.3.1 players)
Commissioned by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Aurora Orchestra
for Orchestra 2.2.2.2(2hca) / 2(2hca).2(2hca).2(hca).1 / 2perc / pf(syn)str; harmonicas in A(4), C(4), and F(2); tp
commissioned by the LA Philharmonic
for Orchestra 2(pic).2.2.2 / 4.2.2.1 / timp.2perc / pf.hp / str
Commissioned by the Detroit Symphony
for orchestra 2(+pic).2.2.2 / 4331 / 3prc / hp.pf / str
Commissioned by the Albany Symphony
for full orchestra or chamber orchestra 2+pic.2.2.2/4.3.2+bt/bn.1/3perc/str OR 1.1.1.1/1.1.1.0/2perc/str (minimum 3.3.3.2.1 players)
commissioned by the Barlow Endowment and the League of Composers Chamber Orchestra
for full orchestra or chamber orchestra 2.2.2.2/4.2.2.1/3perc(2melodica[=syn])/str OR 1.1.1.1/2.1.1.1/3perc(2melodica)hp/str (min 2.2.2.1.1)
for 4 percussionists 4 perc.
Commissioned by Third Coast Percussion, with support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting, Bruce Oltman, the Third Coast Percussion New Works Fund, and the Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation
for string quartet 2vln, vla, vc
commissioned by Kronos Quartet for the Fifty for the Future Project
for six grand pianos or six 88-key keyboards
Commissioned by Grand Band
for flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, viola, and cello fl, cl, tpt, vn, va, vc
Commissioned by yMusic
for string quartet and optional electronic delay 2vn, va, vc; [opt elec]
Commissioned for ETHEL by ETHEL's foundation for the arts and Miller Theatre
2 sopranos, alto, clarinet, 2 keyboards, violin, double bass, and percussion
text by Matthew Zapruder
commissioned by Carnegie Hall
for flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, and piano fl(pic).cl(bcl).tpt in C.vn.pf
Commissioned by The Academy – a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute
for string quartet 2vn, va, vc
Commissioned by Carol Cole for the Kronos Quartet
for full orchestra or chamber orchestra 2+pic.2.2.2/4.3.2+bt/bn.1/3perc/str OR 1.1.1.1/1.1.1.0/2perc/str (minimum 3.3.3.2.1 players)
commissioned by the Barlow Endowment and the League of Composers Chamber Orchestra
for violin, piano, and pre-recorded electronics OR violin, cello, piano and pre-recorded electronics OR solo cello and electronics, OR solo viola and electronics, all with optional vocal part
text by Stephen Crane
for voice, clarinet, violin, guitar, chord organ, 2 keyboards, and double bass
for string quartet 2vn, va, vc
Commissioned by Santa Fe New Music
for string quartet and electronics 2vn, va, vc; electronics
Commissioned by the Kronos Quartet
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, double bass, and electronics
for clarinet, 2 keyboards, violin, and double bass cl., 2 pf., vln., db.
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, double bass, and electronics
for flute, trumpet, trombone, piano, and violin fl, tpt, tbn, pf, vn
commissioned by Carnegie Hall
for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion fl, cl, perc, pf, vn, vc
Commissioned by eighth blackbird
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, and double bass
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, double bass, and electronics
for clarinet, 2 keyboards, violin, double bass, and electronics cl., 2 pno., vln., db., elec.
guest vocals by William Brittelle
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, double bass, and electronics
for flute, clarinet, (Bb), e. guitar, piano and double bass fl, cl, pf, egtr, db
for full orchestra or chamber orchestra 2.2.2.2/4.2.2.1/3perc(2melodica[=syn])/str OR 1.1.1.1/2.1.1.1/3perc(2melodica)hp/str (min 2.2.2.1.1)
for two percussionists: steel drum, vibraphone, 2 kick drums and 5 glass bottles of water OR 2 vibraphones, 2 kick drums and 5 bottles of water 2perc (steel drum, vibraphone, 2 kick drums, 5 glass bottles of water)
for violin, viola, and cello vn, va, vc
Commissioned by Present Music
for soprano, electric guitar, piano, and double bass pf, egtr, db
for clarinet (A), e. guitar, vibraphone, drum kit, piano, violin, cello
For mezzo-soprano, cello, and electronics Mz, vc, elec.
Composed and premiered by mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo for her album Enargeia (Deutsche Grammophon)
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano T., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano T, pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for baritone and piano OR baritone, string quartet and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
commissioned by Opera Philadelphia and Beth Morrison Projects
for soprano and piano OR soprano and string quartet
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
for SSA chorus (or children's chorus) and piano
text by Walt Whitman
commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York
2 sopranos, alto, clarinet, 2 keyboards, violin, double bass, and percussion
text by Matthew Zapruder
commissioned by Carnegie Hall
for baritone and piano OR mezzo-soprano and piano OR SSA Chorus and piano OR SSA Chorus, piano, e. guitar and string quartet
text by Walt Whitman
for violin, piano, and pre-recorded electronics OR violin, cello, piano and pre-recorded electronics OR solo cello and electronics, OR solo viola and electronics, all with optional vocal part
text by Stephen Crane
for voice, clarinet, violin, guitar, chord organ, 2 keyboards, and double bass
for clarinet, violin, 2 keyboards, double bass, and electronics
for soprano, electric guitar, piano, and double bass pf, egtr, db
for keyboard pno.
commissioned by pianist Adam Tendler
For mezzo-soprano, cello, and electronics Mz, vc, elec.
Composed and premiered by mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo for her album Enargeia (Deutsche Grammophon)
for cello vc.
Commissioned by Primaveranzia, LLC for cellist Matt Haimovitz
for violin vln.
Commissioned by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops for the Fanfare Project
for violin vln.
Commissioned by Arco Collaborative for 'Alone Together’, a pandemic project by violinist Jennifer Koh
for violin vln.
Commissioned by Jennifer Koh with the generous support of Justus Schlichting, to whom this music is dedicated
for piano
Commissioned by Shai Wosner
for amplified violin with delay, and soundtrack
for piano
Commissioned by the American Pianists Association in honor of the 2013 DeHaan Classical Fellow
for piano
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony, LA Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, and Cal Performances, for Emanuel Ax
for violin, piano, and pre-recorded electronics OR violin, cello, piano and pre-recorded electronics OR solo cello and electronics, OR solo viola and electronics, all with optional vocal part
text by Stephen Crane
for amplified viola and pre-recorded electronics OR amplified violin and pre-recorded electronics
Commissioned by Linda and Stuart Nelson
for violin
Commissioned by the LA Philharmonic
for piano and electronics (pre-recorded soundtrack)
for piano and electronics (pre-recorded soundtrack) pf, elec.
for mezzo-soprano and piano Mz., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek
Commissioned by mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke
For SATB choir and cello
Text by Laura Lomas
Commissioned by the Bergen International Festival for conductor Mogens Dahl and the Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir
For mezzo-soprano, cello, and electronics Mz, vc, elec.
Composed and premiered by mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo for her album Enargeia (Deutsche Grammophon)
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano T., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano T, pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for baritone and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for baritone and piano bar., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for bass and piano B., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for soprano and piano sop., pf.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for soprano and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the short story by Karen Russell
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for soprano and piano sop., pno.
text by Federico Garcia Lorca
commissioned by the Five Boroughs Songbook
for soprano and piano sop., pno.
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
commissioned by Opera Philadelphia and Beth Morrison Projects
for mezzo-soprano and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
for tenor and piano OR tenor, violin, viola and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
for baritone and piano OR baritone, string quartet and piano
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
commissioned by Opera Philadelphia and Beth Morrison Projects
for soprano and piano OR soprano and string quartet
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the film by Lars von Trier
for SSA chorus (or children's chorus) and piano
text by Walt Whitman
commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York
2 sopranos, alto, clarinet, 2 keyboards, violin, double bass, and percussion
text by Matthew Zapruder
commissioned by Carnegie Hall
for SSAATBBB choir
text by Farnoosh Fathi
Commissioned by Roomful of Teeth
for SSAATBBB choir
text by Farnoosh Fathi
Commissioned by Roomful of Teeth
for baritone and piano OR mezzo-soprano and piano OR SSA Chorus and piano OR SSA Chorus, piano, e. guitar and string quartet
text by Walt Whitman
for mezzo-soprano and piano Mz., pf.
libretto by Missy Mazzoli after the journals of Isabelle Eberhardt
for mezzo-soprano, piano and pre-recorded electronics
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the journals of Isabelle Eberhardt
for mezzo-soprano and piano OR mezzo-soprano, fl, cl, egtr, db Mz., pf.
libretto by Missy Mazzoli after the journals of Isabelle Eberhardt
for mezzo-soprano and piano Mz; pf
libretto by Royce Vavrek after the journals of Isabelle Eberhardt
for mezzo-soprano and piano
libretto by Missy Mazzoli after the journals of Isabelle Eberhardt
for violin, piano, and pre-recorded electronics OR violin, cello, piano and pre-recorded electronics OR solo cello and electronics, OR solo viola and electronics, all with optional vocal part
text by Stephen Crane
for voice, clarinet, violin, guitar, chord organ, 2 keyboards, and double bass
for soprano, electric guitar, piano, and double bass pf, egtr, db
for violin, clarinet, two keyboards, double bass
commissioned by the Whitney Museum
for violin, clarinet, two keyboards, double bass
commissioned by the Whitney Museum