Steven Schick on Solo Percussion Miller Theatre 2013-12-12 | In advance of "Steven Schick: Solo," a two-night concert series exploring the birth and growth of solo percussion at Columbia University's Miller Theatre on January 30 and February 1, 2014, percussionist Steven Schick talks about the origins of the form and the reasons for its universal appeal. www.millertheatre.com
Kate Soper’s chamber opera “The Hunt” excerpts, October 2023 Miller Theatre 2024-02-05 | Excerpts from Kate Soper’s chamber opera, “The Hunt,” premiered at Miller Theatre at Columbia University in New York City. Performed by Brett Umlauf (soprano and ukulele), Christiana Cole (soprano and ukulele), and Hirona Amamiya (soprano and violin).Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday, October 11, 2023—---Three virgins sit in a meadow, whiling the time away with songs, riddles, and livestream updates as they await the appearance of the majestic unicorn. But the weeks are dragging on, the court is getting antsy, and the king is threatening dire measures to verify the purity of his employees. Written for a cast of three self-accompanied singers, The Hunt reclaims a well-worn medieval legend to interrogate the contemporary obsession with regulating and restricting female sexuality, the consequences for gender deviance, the value of beauty, and the price of safety—all while captivating the audience with music that beguiles, provokes, and ultimately triumphs.Book and Music by Kate SoperDirected by Ashley Kelly TataCommissioned and Produced by Miller Theatre at Columbia University—-Mila Henry, Music DirectorAnnie Holt, DramaturgAoshuang Zhang, Scenic DesignerMasha Tsimring, Lighting DesignerTerese Wadden, Costume DesignerCamilla Tassi, Projections DesignerElliot Yokum, Sound DesignerAnika Seitu, Hair/Makeup Designer Cha Ramos, Intimacy Choreographer—--Brett Umlauf (soprano and ukulele)Christiana Cole (soprano and ukulele)Hirona Amamiya (soprano and violin)--------------Miller Theatre at Columbia University is an acclaimed New York City music venue and concert producer, with a focus on contemporary and early music, jazz, chamber opera, and free community programming. Miller Theatre's mission is to develop new audiences; foster enthusiasm for the arts by pioneering new programming approaches; educate the public by presenting specialized programs to a broad audience; discover diverse repertoire and commission new works; and share the University’s intellectual riches with the public. Miller’s commitment to presenting music not heard elsewhere makes it a vital part of the cultural landscape of New York City. Learn more at http://millertheatre.com.
Yarn/Wire plays Thomas Meadowcroft & Zeno Baldi | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2021-11-10 | The “fearless” (Time Out NY) percussion and piano quartet performs Thomas Meadowcroft’s "Walkman Antiquarian", which juxtaposes music technologies to create an altogether unique sonic experience, paired with the world premiere of "Laminar Flow" by the Italian composer and sound artist Zeno Baldi. Filmed from the Miller Theatre stage.Repertoire:*Zeno Baldi - "Laminar Flow" for piano and percussion quartet (2020-21), world premiere*Thomas Meadowcroft - "Walkman Antiquarian" for grand piano, sampler, and two percussion (2013)Yarn/Wire (Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer, piano; Russell Greenberg and Levy Lorenzo, percussion)Miller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts continue with Live from Columbia, a digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live on Columbia University's campus.Co-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing the breadth of Miller's programming—from Bach to jazz to living composers—while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Concerts are filmed live, and will premiere throughout the season, with on-demand streaming available immediately after.Learn more at: millertheatre.com----------In-chat program notes by Lara Pellegrinelli
Arturo OFarrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2021-09-18 | Livestreamed from the Miller stage, Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra perform an exciting program.Program:* O'Farrill: Gulab Jamón (2019), originally commissioned by The Greene Space through the auspices of the J. L. Greene Foundation* Carla Bley: Blue Palestine (2021)* Arturo O'Farrill: Mundoagua (2020), world premiere, commissioned by Columbia University School of the Arts in honor of Columbia's Year of WaterMiller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts continue with Live from Columbia, a digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live from locations on Morningside Campus.Filmed from the Miller Theatre stage in NYCCo-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing Miller Theatre's commitment to contemporary music, while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Learn more at: millertheatre.com----------In-chat program notes by Lara Pellegrinelli
Regional de NY plays Brazilian choro | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2021-04-27 | The incredibly talented Brooklyn-based choro band, Regional de NY, shares the choro tradition of Brazilian culture—a highly energetic, improvisational music that is full of joy and deeply grooving.Program:* Jacob do Bandolim: Feitiço * Ernesto Nazareth: Odeon * Yvonne Rebello with Gaúcho: Um chorinho diferente * Pixinguinha: Desprezado * Garoto: Desvairada * Jacob do Bandolim: Horas vagas * Astor Silva: Chorinho de GafieiraMiller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts continue with Live from Columbia, a new digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live in the Lantern—a stunning venue part of Columbia University's Manhattanville campus.Co-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing the breadth of Miller's programming—from Bach to jazz to living composers—while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Concerts are filmed live, and will premiere throughout the season, with on-demand streaming available immediately after.Learn more at: millertheatre.com----------In-chat program notes by Lara Pellegrinelli
JACK Quartet performs Lachenmanns Grido | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2021-02-17 | JACK Quartet performs Helmut Lachenmann’s string quartet "Grido," alongside two other solo pieces by the composer which explore nontraditional techniques and sounds. Repertoire:* Helmut Lachenmann - String Quartet No. 3 "Grido" (2001-02)* Lachenmann - Pression (1969)* Lachenmann - Toccatina (1986)Miller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts continue with Live from Columbia, a new digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live in the Lantern—a stunning venue part of Columbia University's Manhattanville campus.Co-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing the breadth of Miller's programming—from Bach to jazz to living composers—while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Concerts are filmed live, and will premiere throughout the season, with on-demand streaming available immediately after.Presented with the friendly support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation.Helmut Lachenmann, String Quartet No. 3 “Grido”/Pression/Toccatina used by permission of Breitkopf & Haertel, Wiesbaden, GermanyIn-chat program notes by Lara Pellegrinelli.Learn more at: millertheatre.com
Brandee Younger & Dezron Douglas | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2021-01-20 | Brandee Younger, harp, and Dezron Douglas, bass, join together for an incredible evening of inspired jazz works.Set List:* Rama Rama - Alice Coltrane* Foligno - Dezron Douglas* Unrest I & II - Brandee Younger * Equinox - John Coltrane* Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin GayeMiller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts continue with Live from Columbia, a new digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live in the Lantern—a stunning venue part of Columbia University's Manhattanville campus.Co-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing the breadth of Miller's programming—from Bach to jazz to living composers—while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Concerts are filmed live, and will premiere throughout the season, with on-demand streaming available immediately after.Learn more at: millertheatre.com----------In-chat program notes by Lara Pellegrinelli
Mariel Roberts, cello, performing Bach, Saint-Saëns, George Lewis | Live from Columbia Miller Theatre 2020-11-18 | Cellist Mariel Roberts performs a solo recital with music spanning 300 years, from Bach to her own composition.Repertoire:* George Lewis - Spinner (2016)* J.S. Bach - Allemande from Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 (1717-23)* Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (1886)* Mariel Roberts - Cara I (2019)Miller Theatre’s celebrated (and free) Pop-Up Concerts resume with Live from Columbia, a new digital initiative offering audiences a virtual front-row seat to extraordinary performances filmed live in the Lantern—a stunning venue part of Columbia University's Manhattanville campus.Co-presented with Columbia University School of the ArtsLive from Columbia brings Columbia University to audiences around the world, showcasing the breadth of Miller's programming—from Bach to jazz to living composers—while highlighting the iconic beauty of the campus of Columbia University. Concerts are filmed live, and will premiere throughout the season, with on-demand streaming available immediately after.Learn more at: millertheatre.com
Simone Dinnerstein Plays Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / Ich habe genug (full concert) Miller Theatre 2020-04-13 | Full performance live from Miller Theatre in NYC featuring pianist Simone Dinnerstein playing some of J.S. Bach's greatest hits. Starting with the first notes of the lilting melody of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring to the final words of the most performed and well-known of his sacred cantatas, Ich habe genug, these moving, time-honored masterpieces remind us why they are some of the most cherished of Bach’s prolific oeuvre.Live from Miller Theatre at Columbia University in NYC, 3/12/20. Performance originally live-streamed, after concert was cancelled for an in-person audience due to COVID-19.Learn more about Miller Theatre: millertheatre.comPerformers Kady Evanyshyn, mezzo-soprano Rebecca Fischer, violin Alecia Lawyer, oboe Simone Dinnerstein, piano BaroklynRepertoire Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (1723) (arr. Hess, 1926) Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C minor, BWV 1060 (1736) (arr. Fischer, 1970) Chorale Prelude Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (1708-1715) (arr. Busoni, 1916) Cantata Ich habe genug, BWV 82 (1727)
🦁Carnival of the Animals for Family Holiday Magic Miller Theatre 2018-11-14 | Immerse yourself in the magical worlds of the animal kingdom as the beloved music of Carnival of the Animals is brought to life with charming and unconventional puppetry. Get tickets for 12/15/18: millertheatre.com/events/2018/12/15Your imagination will be ignited as everyday objects take on new lives as lions, elephants, and birds in this classical holiday treat sure to delight audiences of all ages!
Miller Theatres 30 year history at Columbia University Miller Theatre 2018-11-12 | Miller Theatre at Columbia University is the leading presenter of new music in New York City and one of the most vital forces nationwide for innovative programming. Learn more about upcoming performances at millertheatre.com/.In partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts, Miller is dedicated to producing and presenting unique events, with a focus on contemporary and early music, jazz, opera, and multimedia performances. Founded in 1988, Miller Theatre has helped launch the careers of myriad composers and ensembles over the years, serving as an incubator for emerging artists and a champion of those not yet well known in the United States.
The Immersive Concert Experience Miller Theatre 2017-04-01 | Following its annual tradition, Miller Theatre announces the third installment of its April Fools Videos, showcasing a new initiative that puts the audience in control of…well…everything. Watch as audiences break through the fourth wall with the new Immersive Concert Experience. These intrepid concert-goers don’t just attend a cutting-edge performance by the mesmerizing piano/percussion quartet Yarn/Wire, they actually take over all aspects of the venue, taking patron engagement to the extreme.April Fools! Find out more about Miller Theatre at www.millertheatre.com
Carnival of the Animals Returns Miller Theatre 2016-10-27 | Music by Camille Saint-Saëns, with poetry by Ogden NashMiller’s holiday “salute to feathers, fur, and fins” is back! Bring your friends and family and join us for a reinvigorated version of Lake Simons’ imaginative Carnival. Watch as everyday objects take on new lives as lions, elephants, and birds, through the incredible work of our puppeteers. Hear top-notch musical performances by some of the city’s best players. Whether you saw it last year or are joining us for the first time, it’s an experience that’s sure to delight imaginative audiences of all ages—whether you’re young or just young at heart.millertheatre.com/events/carnival-of-the-animals-2016-2pm
Tim Munro Makes His New York Solo Debut Miller Theatre 2016-09-29 | Until recently, Tim Munro was the charismatic flutist of Grammy-winning new music group eighth blackbird. In this evocative program, he makes his New York solo debut, combining music, storytelling, and song with dreamy lighting and a bevy of new works. The composers featured run the gamut stylistically, from post-punk guitarist to literature buff to Pulitzer Prize finalist. Through their works, Munro explores the time between sleep and waking, that fertile moment when we remember and tell our tales, before drifting off to dreaming.millertheatre.com/events/recountingMusic: Liminal Highway by Chris Cerrone
Miller Theatre Presents Desperate Measures Miller Theatre 2016-04-01 | Miller Theatre brings the cutting edge of new music right to your living room. Tune in on Tuesday evenings this fall to watch composers battle it out through challenges such as Speed Composing, Atonal Lip-Syncing, and The Obstacle Course of Landing a Commission. Cutthroat competition is juxtaposed with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, including searing criticisms from our panel of expert judges and candid “composer confessionals,” taking viewers behind the scenes and giving them the first-ever glimpse into the surprisingly competitive world of contemporary composition.
John Luther Adams on his Trilogy at Miller Theatre Miller Theatre 2015-09-09 | Miller Theatre at Columbia University celebrates John Luther Adams, winner of the 2015 William Schuman Award, with a three-night concert series on October 7-10, 2015. Heavily inspired by the Alaskan landscape, Adams' compositions explore space, light, movement, and depth. Here, Adams discusses each piece in depth, meditating on his inspirations and processes for composing each.Includes commentary on: "Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing," "for Lou Harrison," and "In the White Silence."millertheatre.com/event-series/schuman-award-concerts
Moving Beyond Place with Schuman Award Winner John Luther Adams Miller Theatre 2015-09-09 | Miller Theatre at Columbia University celebrates John Luther Adams, winner of the 2015 William Schuman Award, with a three-night concert series on October 7-10, 2015. Heavily inspired by the Alaskan landscape, Adams' compositions explore space, light, movement, and depth. Here, Adams explores the idea of moving beyond Alaska, beyond New York City, and beyond place entirely.John Luther Adams discusses the Schuman Award Concert pieces in depth: http://youtu.be/42klD07LgmYmillertheatre.com/event-series/schuman-award-concerts
Dreyers The Passion of Joan of Arc at Miller Theatre Miller Theatre 2015-09-09 | The trial of Joan of Arc was immortalized in Carl Theodor Dreyer’s cinematic masterpiece "La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc," presented with a live score of medieval music sung by the Orlando Consort. Performances on Oct. 14 & 16 kick off Miller's "essential" (The New Yorker) early music series. Learn more at millertheatre.com/event-series/early-music
Run Time Error Opens Miller Theatres 2015-16 Season Miller Theatre 2015-08-04 | Inventive new music composer and performer Simon Steen-Andersen collaborates with the JACK Quartet to kick off Miller Theatre's new season. Steen-Andersen discusses his video installation work, Run Time Error, where he blazes a musical trail through the theater’s backstage spaces, making the building itself sing by playing the furniture, walls, plumbing—whatever crosses his path. A new version, created during a residency at Miller, will be the cornerstone of this Opening Night. Learn more at www.millertheatre.com/events/run-time-error
Pop-Up Concerts: Join the Music Uptown & Onstage Miller Theatre 2015-04-06 | Miller's Pop-Up Concerts are free, fresh, and informal. A leading presenter of contemporary classical music in New York, Miller Theatre invites the audience onstage on select early evenings for these performances, "where renegade musicians and free beer help unleash the fun side of modernism" (Time Out New York). Previous Pop-Up Concerts have featured ensembles such as the JACK Quartet, Yarn/Wire, and Ensemble Signal performing works by composers like John Zorn, Hilda Paredes, David Lang, and Eliott Carter. Learn more at www.millertheatre.com
Miller Theatre Announces New Series: Canine Composers Miller Theatre 2015-04-01 | Miller Theatre's signature Composer Portrait series expands, embracing a whole new sonic palette with works by and for dogs. This is the perfect series for New Yorkers and puppies who love innovative music, staying on the cutting-edge of the arts, and cute dogs. Especially cute dogs who play the piano.Learn more about Miller Theatre at www.millertheatre.comHappy April Fools Day!
eighth blackbird in Colombines Paradise Theatre Miller Theatre 2014-08-11 | The six musicians of eighth blackbird play, speak, sing, whisper, growl, and mime, breathing theatrical life into the timeless characters of the commedia dell'arte in Amy Beth Kirsten's "wildly imaginative" (Washington Post) Colombine's Paradise Theatre. The piece receives it's New York premiere on September 18, 2014 at Miller Theatre as part of "Heart & Breath", a 21st-century fantasia on 17th-century Italian music and theater. More information and tickets at millertheatre.com/events/heart-breath
Steve Reich on Tehillim + Bach Miller Theatre 2014-04-21 | Steve Reich offers an in-depth explanation of the influences of Bach's Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 on his own masterpiece Tehillim. Reich's reflections on choral styles, composing for different tempos, and the importance of Charlie Parker come in advance of Reich + Bach at Miller Theatre on May 15, which will present Tehillim alongside the Bach that inspired it.
Bach, Revisted with Saariaho, Tower, and Reich Miller Theatre 2014-01-17 | To introduce Bach, Revisited, composers Kaija Saariaho, Joan Tower, and Steve Reich speak about Bach's genius, legacy, and what it means for today's composers. For this year's Bach series, all three will present their own work alongside pieces by Bach that influenced them, beginning with Saariaho + Bach on Feb. 6 at Miller Theatre at Columbia University. Series continues with Tower + Bach on April 17 and Reich + Bach on May 15. millertheatre.com
A Preview of the 2013-14 Miller Theatre Early Music Series Miller Theatre 2013-08-20 | Miller Theatre's Executive Director Melissa Smey and members of New York Polyphony describe highlights of the upcoming season, including performances by Le Poeme Harmonique, the Orlando Consort, New York Polyphony, Stile Antico and the Tallis Scholars.
A Preview of the 2013-14 Miller Theatre Bach, Revisited Series Miller Theatre 2013-08-20 | Executive Director Melissa Smey talks about the upcoming Bach series, which features a unique twist this season. Three contemporary composers will curate the repertoire and pair their music with works by J.S. Bach that have inspired them.
A Preview of the 2013-14 Miller Theatre Jazz Series Miller Theatre 2013-08-20 | Executive Director Melissa Smey gives a sneak peek at the jazz artists featured in the upcoming season: Anat Cohen, Aaron Diehl, Warren Wolf and Miguel Zenon.
A Preview of the Miller Theatre 2013-14 Composer Portraits Series Miller Theatre 2013-08-20 | Get a sneak peek at the artists and composers featured in the 2013-14 season: Miller Theatre's Executive Director Melissa Smey and artists including Unsuk Chin; Brad Lubman and Lauren Radnofsky of Ensemble Signal; Claire Chase of ICE; and Richard Carrick of the Either/Or Ensemble preview highlights of the upcoming season.
The Baroque Vanguard: A Preview with Kristian Bezuidenhout Miller Theatre 2013-04-01 | Harpsichord soloist Kristian Bezuidenhout talks about the juxtaposition of baroque and modern works on the upcoming April 27 Bach, Revisited concert at Miller Theatre.
Preview of Oliver Knussen Composer Portrait at Miller Theatre Miller Theatre 2013-03-19 | Brad Lubman, of Ensemble Signal, speaks about the composer and conductor Oliver Knussen and gives a preview of repertoire programmed for the upcoming Miller Theatre Composer Portrait on April 18, 2013.
Morningside Lights: The Imagined City Miller Theatre 2012-09-13 | Enormous and luminous sculptures will parade through Morningside Heights in this one-of-a-kind event, co-presented by the Arts Initiative and Miller Theatre at Columbia University. Combining small lanterns, large-scale creations, and a live musical soundtrack, the procession will include community participants of all ages. Inspired by the theme, "The Imagined City," the parade will take the form of a fantastical moving skyline, showcasing a wide range of ideas about what makes up the ideal city, expressed in illuminated, mobile sculptures. Come watch the procession from the sidelines, or visit www.morningside-lights.com for more information on how to join in as a participant or musician.Join us! From September 22 to 28, you're invited to participate in a series of free creative workshops to help imagine and create the lanterns for the Morningside Lights procession. Click here for more information.
A Preview of Opening Night 2012-13 Miller Theatre 2012-08-31 | Venezia: from the Streets to the Palaces opens Miller Theatre's 2012-13 season.
Composer Portrait Preview: Karin Rehnqvist Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Richard Carrick, of the Either/Or Ensemble, talks about the Rehnqvist portrait, an evening full of U.S. and world premieres. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
A sneak preview of John Zorns Organ Concert Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
A Preview of Three Beautiful Things Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Avi Stein and John Mark Rozendaal of Repast talk about the program selected for their ensemble's Miller Theatre debut. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
Preview of A Renaissance Valentine with New York Polyphony Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
Opening Night Preview: James Dillons Nine Rivers Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Steve Schick talks about the U.S. premiere of Scottish composer James Dillon's three-part work Nine Rivers. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
Composer Portrait Preview: George Lewis Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | George Lewis talks about his musical journey from his affiliation with the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians to the premiere of his newest work, The Will to Adorn. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
Opening Night Preview: Kaija Saariahos Maa Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Choreographer Luca Veggetti discusses the American premiere of composer Kaija Saariaho's ballet Maa. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
Composer Portrait Preview: Pierre Boulez Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | A conversation about the Pierre Boulez Composer Portrait with Talea Ensemble's Alex Lipowski. Miller Theatre 2011-12 season.
A Preview of FFear at Miller Theatre Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | A sneak preview of the Miller Theatre premiere with Chris Washburne. Miller Theatre 2010-11 season.
Composer Portrait Preview: Matthias Pintscher Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | A visit to ICEhaus with Melissa Smey and Claire Chase. Miller Theatre 2010-11 season.
A Preview of New York Polyphonys Miller Theatre Debut Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | Miller Theatre 2010-11 season.
Composer Portrait Preview: Joan Tower Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | A conversation with preeminent American composer Joan Tower. Miller Theatre 2010-11 season.
A preview of Bach & His Predecessors Miller Theatre 2012-03-30 | An interview with Jolle Greenleaf, artistic director of TENET. Miller Theatre 2010-11 season.
