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How Tyshawn Sorey’s Portrait Came About
A Q&A with Melissa Smey by Lara Pellegrinelli about Tyshawn Sorey’s Composer Portrait on March 28.Continue Reading
03/11/19
Cracking the Code: David T. Little
Executive Director Melissa Smey discusses David T. Little’s upcoming Composer Portrait on April 18, featuring American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) and Third Coast Percussion.
Continue Reading02/19/19
Why is John Zorn so important?
Executive Director Melissa Smey discusses her history with John Zorn and his upcoming Composer Portrait on March 7.
Continue Reading02/12/19
The New Yorker Features Wang Lu’s Composer Portrait
“Goings On About Town” highlights Wang Lu’s upcoming Portrait at Miller, accompanied by a striking illustration of the artist.
Continue Reading02/11/19
More People Need to Know About Wang Lu
A Q&A with Executive Director, Melissa Smey, about Wang Lu’s upcoming Composer Portrait on February 21 featuring Yarn/Wire and International Contemporary Ensemble.
Continue Reading01/31/19
Columbia Spectator: Why Do the Arts Matter?
Executive Director Melissa Smey reflects on how integral the arts have been to her life and why CU students should take time for arts in the new year.
Continue Reading12/06/18
“The Best Classical Music of 2018” (New York Times) Features Miller Theatre Productions
The New York Times annual roundup of the best classical music of the year features “Proving Up” and Kate Soper’s “Ipsa Dixit.”
Continue Reading11/27/18
Video: Celebrating 30 Years of Miller Theatre History
This season, we celebrate the past, present, and future of Miller Theatre, which ties into an important legacy of the arts at Columbia University.
Continue Reading11/20/18
The New York Times Reviews Du Yun’s Composer Portrait
Du Yun’s Composer Portraits performance on November 15 was reviewed by Seth Colter Walls for The New York Times and deemed a NYT Critic’s Pick.
Continue Reading11/12/18
The New Yorker: Du Yun’s Electronic Evolution, at Miller Theatre
Du Yun’s November 15 Composer Portraits performance is featured in The New Yorker’s classical listings this week with a full-page photo.
Continue Reading11/01/18
Building the Unique Universe of Du Yun’s Composer Portrait
Q&A with Executive Director, Melissa Smey, about Du Yun’s upcoming Composer Portrait featuring the International Contemporary Ensemble.
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