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The New York Times: The Uninhibited Joy of Caroline Shaw’s Music
Caroline Shaw’s Composer Portraits performance on February 6 was reviewed by Joshua Barone for The New York Times.Continue Reading
02/07/20
The New York Times: The Uninhibited Joy of Caroline Shaw’s Music
Caroline Shaw’s Composer Portraits performance on February 6 was reviewed by Joshua Barone for The New York Times.
Continue Reading03/16/20
Miller Theatre events cancelled through the end of April
Miller Theatre announces that all events have been canceled through April 30 because of coronavirus concerns.
Continue Reading01/22/20
What You Should Know About Oscar Bettison’s Composer Portrait
Melissa Smey discusses the adventurous work of Oscar Bettison and Miller’s history with Alarm Will Sound.
Continue Reading01/06/20
The Making of the Composer Portrait of Caroline Shaw
In advance of the upcoming Composer Portrait of Caroline Shaw, Melissa Smey discusses the making of the Portrait, including a welcomed return of the ensemble Sō Percussion.
Continue Reading12/09/19
Melissa Smey: Portrait of a Curator in Evolution
The Log’s Steve Smith sat down with Melissa Smey to discuss Miller’s Composer Portraits series, now celebrating its 20th season.
Continue Reading12/05/19
Melissa Smey is among Musical America’s 2019 Professionals of the Year
Musical America Worldwide, an industry publication for the performing arts, has chosen Melissa Smey as one of this year’s “Top 30” movers & shakers of the performing arts.
Continue Reading11/15/19
Bridging Traditions with Bright Sheng
Bright Sheng was born in China, but has spent much of his life in the United States. He is someone who bridges traditions, with music that is often highly dramatic in nature.
Continue Reading11/08/19
The New York Times features the “Composer’s Journey” of Annea Lockwood
Kerry O’Brien profiles Annea Lockwood, in advance of her Composer Portrait on November 14: “Burning Pianos and Whispering Rivers: A Composer’s Journey.”
Continue Reading10/21/19
Pushing Boundaries with Annea Lockwood
Executive Director Melissa Smey discusses Annea Lockwood’s upcoming Composer Portrait on November 14, featuring Estelí Gomez, Nate Wooley, and Yarn/Wire.
Continue Reading10/20/19
Praise for Miller’s New Chamber Opera DESIRE
The world premiere of Hannah Lash’s new chamber opera, DESIRE, commissioned by Miller Theatre, opened on October 16 to critical praise from reviewers.
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