Christopher Theofanidis, a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 'Atlanta School' of composers, has a long association with Music Director Robert Spano.
Composition History
Peter Lieberson's Neruda Songs, a setting of poetry by Chilean writer Pablo Neruda, was co-commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Christopher Theofanidis dedicated his Symphony to Robert Spano, the conductor, in admiration and friendship.
Critical Reception
Peter Lieberson's Neruda Songs won the University of Louisville's 2008 Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition.
Performer Biography
Kelley O'Connor, the mezzo-soprano on this recording, has become a 'torch-bearer' for Peter Lieberson's Neruda Songs after the passing of its inspiration, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson.
Composition History
Christopher Theofanidis's Symphony (2009) was commissioned by The Atlanta Symphony with participation from The Savannah Music Festival and the Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival.
Composer Biography
Peter Lieberson composed the Neruda Songs for his wife, mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, whom he met when she performed in the world premiere of his opera, Ashoka's Dream.
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