Composer

An exuberant celebration of music by three composers, all of whom came from elsewhere to live in California. The youngest, Massachusetts-born Adam Schoenberg, is famous for his ability to meld popular idioms into energetic pieces for classical audiences and Cool Cat is no exception. This delightful fanfare of an overture celebrates the life of P-22, the world-famous mountain lion who lived for a decade in the hills above Los Angeles. John Adams, one of the most renowned American composers, wrote his piano concerto Century Rolls in the 1990s as a celebration of the great age of American player-piano recordings a century ago by artists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Gershwin. Russian-born Rachmaninoff himself spent much of the last quarter century of his life in the US, becoming a citizen and owning homes in New York and Los Angeles. Rachmaninoff was a huge admirer of American popular music and in the last movement of his Third Symphony we can hear his delight in Hollywood film-music and especially the movies of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Journeys to California: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3

Jacobs Music Center

EPSG:4326

Wind Ensemble – Nick Hinman, conductor (Doctoral Recital)

Auer Hall

Join us at our “Picture Studies” concert where the University Wind Ensemble presents evocative and illuminating repertoire composed by living composers. Repertoire includes Quinn Mason’s Dallas Arts District Fanfare, Shuying LI’s Starry Ocean, Michael Daugherty’s Passicaglia in Primary Colors, and Adam Schoenberg’s Picture Studies. The 2025 Wind Band Student Concerto Competition winner will also be featured in this concert.

University Wind Ensemble "Picture Studies"

University of Minnesota

The Symphonic Band’s second winter-quarter concert features five contemporary voices who are adding fresh perspectives to the wind band medium. Adam Schoenberg conceived his two-movement work Rise as a piece that could bookend an entire program, and the ensemble will honor this vision by separating the two movements. Omar Thomas’s setting of the well-known folk song “Shenandoah” is, in the words of the composer, “mysterious, somewhat ominous, constantly introspective, and deeply soulful.” Kevin Charoensri’s Rising Light is a powerful statement about anti-Asian hate and represents his non-apologetic celebration of the bicultural identity of Asian Americans. Kevin Day’s energetic Shimmering Sunshine opens the second half of the program, followed by Ryan George’s An Gé Fhiáin (The Wild Goose), a celebration of the Celtic people and their belief that the Holy Spirit was represented by this wild, untamed bird.

Symphonic Band

Northwestern University

Adam Schoenberg’s “Canto” for chamber orchestra opens this program, followed by prize-winning pianist Yi-Chen Feng on the Beethoven First Piano Concerto. After intermission, enjoy Schubert’s Fifth Symphony; Richard McKay conducts.

Beethoven: Piano Concerto Nº 1

Moody Performance Hall

Wind Symphony & Symphony Band

Music Building and Recital Hall

Breaking Boundaries

University of California San Diego

From a prowling mountain lion to a powerful symphony, this program is full of heart and heroism. Adam Schoenberg’s Cool Cat is a cinematic tribute to P-22, the beloved Hollywood mountain lion who became a symbol of resilience. Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, featuring the expressive artistry of violinist Rachel Lee Priday, blends lyrical beauty with the spirit of Scottish folk music. The evening culminates in Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, a work the composer described as “a symphony on the greatness of the human soul,” composed in the final years of World War II. Grand, stirring, and filled with emotional depth, this concert is a true triumph.

Joyful Triumph

Auburn High School

Adam Schoenberg’s percussion concerto, Losing Earth, is a thrilling new concerto featuring an amassed number of percussion instruments and featuring our own Terry Longshore as the protagonist. It’s thrilling moments and lyrical moments will dazzle and sustain you. The concerto has an extramusical focus on our terrestrial sphere, an ecological narrative about the dangers of climate change.

Vienna Woods

Southern Oregon University

Collier Center for the Performing Arts

A special evening of strings and solo oboe, this concert will leave you reflecting on the themes of The Five Variants of Dives & Lazarus and Oboe concerto of Vaughan Williams, Adam Schoenberg’s Breath, written during Covid and deeply personal Metamorphosen by Richard Strauss. Marvel at the sonority of sound as George Jackson leads our strings in an evening of all the emotions.

Metamorphosen

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance as the Long Beach Symphony presents "Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval" on March 8, 2025, at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. This exceptional concert, under the baton of Music Director Eckart Preu, will showcase the extraordinary talents of ten-time GRAMMY Award winner Arturo Sandoval, a master of both jazz and classical trumpet.

The evening kicks off at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and a special pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM, offering insights into the night's programming. The concert will take place at the Long Beach Terrace Theater, located at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.

The program begins with Adam Schoenberg’s "Cool Cat," a vibrant piece inspired by Los Angeles' own P22 mountain lion, followed by George Gershwin’s "Cuban Overture," a tribute to Sandoval’s Cuban heritage that blends Cuban rhythms with Gershwin's flair. Paul Hindemith’s "Symphonic Metamorphosis" will then showcase the orchestra's versatility, leading into the highlight of the evening, Sandoval’s own "Concerto for Trumpet No. 2." The concert concludes with a touching rendition of Rachmaninoff’s "Themes from Piano Concerto No. 2," arranged by Bob Barrett.

This evening promises to be a harmonious fusion of genres and emotions, captivated by Sandoval's virtuosity on the trumpet, piano, and through his engaging storytelling. The Terrace Theater’s ambiance, complete with dazzling fountains and fire pits, along with live ensemble performances in the lobby, will ensure an elegant and enjoyable experience for all.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please call the Symphony box office at 562-436-3203 ext. 1. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a musical fusion that celebrates the artistry and heritage of the legendary Arturo Sandoval, brought to life by the Long Beach Symphony.

Musical Fusion with Arturo Sandoval

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

The UD Wind Ensemble has partnered with the UD Department of Art & Design to curate an art exhibition showcasing works by fine arts students to be displayed at the event. This unique partnership was inspired by the performance of Picture Studies, Adam Schoenberg's modern take on Modest Mussorgsky’s famous “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

UD Wind Ensemble

University of Delaware

Soprano singer Claire Booth, pianist Alasdair Beatson and musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia together under the direction of Maria Wloszczowska.

Pierrot in the Moonlight

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

Wind Ensemble

The University of Texas at Austin

Join us for a mesmerizing journey through art and music at the "Pictures at an Exhibition" concert, presented by the Amarillo Symphony. This unique event will take place on September 13 and 14, 2024, at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, located at 500 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, United States. Each evening will begin at 7:30 PM, offering attendees a captivating experience.

The concert will feature Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition," brought to life with digital art by Geoff Case, creating an immersive visual and auditory experience. The evening will open with Adam Schoenberg’s "GO," a piece inspired by the sounds and excitement of a NASCAR race, setting the stage for an evening of dynamic and engaging performances. Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome back the principal flutist of the Fort Worth Symphony, Jake Fridkis, who will perform Kevin Puts' Flute Concerto, adding a layer of enchanting melodies to the night.

Under the baton of conductor George Jackson, the repertoire will also include Maurice Ravel's "Une barque sur l’océan" and, of course, the highlight of the evening, Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" with Digital Art by Geoff Case. This event promises to be a feast for the senses, blending classical music with contemporary digital art.

Tickets for this event will be available closer to the event date. For more information, please contact the Amarillo Symphony at 806-376-8782 or visit our website. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique blend of art and music that will leave you inspired and moved.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts

A returning favourite at the International Festival, Pierre-Laurent Aimard has an undeniable ‘knack for illuminating connections among the works he plays’ (The New York Times). His remarkable power and clarity bring compelling insights to works from the earliest keyboard music to some of today’s most complex piano creations.

Pierre-Laurent Aimard

The Queen's Hall

### Event Description: Benoliel Chamber Music Series: Debussy & Ravel

**Date:** Wednesday, July 10, 2024  
**Time:** 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM  
**Venue:** Walk Festival Hall, 3330 W. Cody Lane, Teton Village, WY 83025, United States  
**Cost:** $30 (Children/Students: $5)  
**Organizer:** Grand Teton Music Festival  
**Contact:**  
- **Phone:** 307.733.1128  
- **Email:** ticketoffice@gtmf.org  

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music featuring the works of Debussy and Ravel, as part of the Benoliel Chamber Music Series at the Grand Teton Music Festival. This performance will be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long and will be presented without intermission. 

**Program:**
- **Debussy:** Danse sacrée et danse profane  
  - Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp  
  - Ling Ling Huang, violin I  
  - Connor Chaikowsky, violin II  
  - Yang-Yoon Kim, viola  
  - Thomas Carpenter, cello  
  - Joseph McFadden, bass  

- **Adam Schoenberg:** Ahava  
  - Yvonne Chen, piano  
  - Tomoki Iguchi, violin  
  - Tommy Carpenter, cello  
  - Alice Kogan Weinreb, flute  
  - José González Granero, clarinet  

- **José González Granero:** String Quartet No. 2, In Times of Confinement  
  - Ling Ling Huang, violin  
  - Jessica Mathaes, violin  
  - Caroline Gilbert, viola  
  - Grace An, cello  

- **Ravel:** Piano Trio in A minor  
  - Eunice Keem, violin  
  - Silver Ainomäe, cello  
  - Yvonne Chen, piano  

After the concert, please join us on the Pavilion for a reception with GTMF musicians.

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Benoliel Chamber Music Series: Debussy & Ravel

Walk Festival Hall

Evening Concert

Libbey Park

Opening Concert

Libbey Park 

Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, Jacob Nissly joins Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl and the Omaha Symphony in a performance of the Losing Earth Percussion Concerto by Adam Schoenberg.

Tchaikovsky 6

Omaha Performing Arts

In the piano world, it's known as the "Rach Three," a moniker that comes with reverence, a quickening of the heart, and a dash of terror. Among the most difficult of all the popular piano concertos, it was written by one of the greatest pianists who ever lived: Sergei Rachmaninov (a composer who, let’s be honest, had huge hands). For all its difficulty, the Third is equally charming to the listener. To pull off this feat of artistry and virtuosity, the ASO welcomes one of the best: pianist Garrick Ohlsson. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Laureate Robert Spano returns for a two-week residency. The longtime leader of the ASO brings with him an old friend of the Orchestra, Emmy Award-winning composer Adam Schoenberg for the world premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra.



Robert Spano + Garrick Ohlsson

Atlanta Symphony Hall

For this long-anticipated Savannah Music Festival debut, celebrated pianist Emanuel Ax brings a unique program of Beethoven Sonatas interspersed with works by Schoenberg.

“Ax’s playing is always marvelously articulate and totally unfussy. Nothing is done for effect or to draw attention to the player rather than to what he is playing; though his range of touch and keyboard colour is consummately wide, it is never used cosmetically. “

Emanuel Ax, Piano

Trinity United Methodist Church

Two classic ballet scores join an exciting new dance collaboration. Aaron Copland’s popular Appalachian Spring Suite ends with variations on “Simple Gifts,” while Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet captures the thrills and tragedy of a star-crossed love. American composer Adam Schoenberg writes music that sounds like a cross between Radiohead and Copland. The SLSO commissioned Adam Schoenberg for a new score to be danced by St. Louis’ own The Big Muddy Dance Company.  

Romeo and Juliet

Stifel Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra at the prestigious Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Under the baton of Benjamin Manis, with assistance from graduate conductor Jason Gluck, and featuring the talented baritone Geoffrey Schmelzer alongside a Northwestern Concerto/Aria Competition winner, this performance promises to be a memorable experience.

The orchestra will present a captivating program including Igor Stravinsky's Suite No. 1 and Suite No. 2 for Small Orchestra, Adam Schoenberg's "Finding Rothko," Maurice Ravel's "Histoires naturelles" (Natural Histories), and Francis Poulenc's Sinfonietta. Each piece has been carefully selected to showcase the versatility and skill of the performers, as well as to provide the audience with a journey through diverse musical landscapes.

This event is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 7:30pm CST, allowing the community to immerse themselves in the beauty of classical music within the comfortable and acoustically superior environment of Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, located at 50 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Tickets are priced at $6 for the general public and $4 for students with a valid ID, making this event accessible to all who wish to experience the joy of live music. Please note that tickets have sold out, indicating the high anticipation and excitement surrounding this performance.

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream option will be available, ensuring no one misses out on this exceptional display of musical talent. Don't miss this opportunity to support the arts and enjoy an evening filled with beautiful music.

Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra

This week delivers an acoustic riot of color conjured by the musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The “fiery young sensation” (ArtsATL) Gemma New returns as guest conductor for Gustav Holst’s off-world delight The Planets. Based on astrology, this irresistible concert suite enchanted audiences at its 1918 debut and has inspired spin-offs ever since, from church singing to Star Wars. Also, on the concert, planet Earth makes a dazzling appearance alongside the ASO percussion section in Salina Fisher’s beautifully atmospheric opener Rainphase. And Adam Schoenberg makes a plea for planetary healing in his 2019 piece Losing Earth, which explores the world’s oldest musical instruments (after the voice) with ASO Principal Percussionist Joseph Petrasek.

The Planets

Technology is part of our daily lives, but this program reminds us of the awesome power we have unleashed. Adams’ piece depicts a ride in a terrific sports car quickly regretted; Dukas’ setting of the Goethe poem sees a young wizard meddling in things he doesn’t understand; Schoenberg’s new work includes a battle between cello soloist and hologram; and Strauss’ epic tone poem was featured in the original A.I. gone wrong movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Automation

California Theatre

Pacific Symphony’s contribution to the inaugural California Festival, a treasure trove of music celebrating the Golden State’s legacy of experimentation and free-spirited artistry: The concert features a new composition by Gabriella Smith, whose work is described as “high-voltage and wildly imaginative,” along with other pieces inspired by the diversity and richness of our state

California Dreamin'

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Celebrating the Golden State’s legacy of experimentation and free-spirited artistry, this concert features a new composition by Gabriella Smith, whose work has been described as “high-voltage and wildly imaginative,” along with other pieces inspired by the diversity and richness of our state.

Award-winning conductor Delyana Lazarova makes her debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a concert of music by Tchaikovsky and Adam Schoenberg.

Delyana Lazarova conducts music by Adam Schoenberg and Tchaikovsky

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Featured in such films as Excalibur and Natural Born Killers, music from Carl Orff’s powerful and dramatic cantata, Carmina Burana, is one of the most popular pieces in all of classical music. Music Director Tito Muñoz, who opened his first season in Phoenix with Carmina Burana, kicks off his 10th anniversary season with the sensational spectacle. Inspired by another beloved work, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Adam Schoenberg’s Picture Studies earned two 2018 Grammy nominations including one for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

The Mighty Carmina Burana

Symphony Hall

Gustav Holst’s fan-favorite The Planets offers an out-of-this-world journey, exploring the astrological personalities that inhabit our solar system, from the combative Mars to the joyful Jupiter and the mysterious Neptune. Philip Glass’ First Violin Concerto, like the composer himself, embraced taboo and broke many unwritten rules, but its pulsing minimalistic language and interplay between orchestra and soloist made it one of his most popular works.

Hollywood Bowl

Program includes Capriccio Espagnol (transcr. Austin Swack) by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Canto by Adam Schoenberg, Color by Bob Margolis, and Baron Cimetiere’s Mambo by Donald Grantham. David Thornton, conductor.

SYMPHONY BAND 2023 April

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

The Stanford Philharmonia, conducted by Paul Phillips, presents their Fall concert program from the Main Stage of Bing Concert Hall.

Stanford Philharmonia: Fall Concert

Stanford University

Seattle Times praised Cuban pianist López- Gavilán for his “dazzling technique and rhythmic fire…simply a genius.” Emmy Award-winning and Grammy® nominated Adam Schoenberg is among the top 10 most performed living composers in the US. The Aspen Times described “Finding Rothko” as a “colorful orchestration, rich in textures and a sense of power similar to the painter’s work,” adding “rewarding to the final section’s glowing climax.”

Mozart Symphony No. 40

Ambassador Auditorium

Beloved violinist Anne Akiko Meyers returns with a remarkable new violin concerto by Grammy-nominated L.A. composer Adam Schoenberg, leading up to the four most famous notes in history with <u></u><u></u>Beethoven’s infamous Fifth Symphony.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

Minnesota Winds—our state's brand new professional concert band—takes the stage for an unforgettable celebration of band. Led by powerhouse guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner—known for her electric style, international leadership, and deep commitment to the concert band art form—this performance is one you won't want to miss. Join our army of brass, chorus of woodwinds, and battery of percussion, and revel in the joy, virtuosity, and sheer exhilaration of band at its finest!

Composer

Adam Schoenberg

Events

Upcoming events

May 30, 2026

First Season Finale · Minnesota Orchestra

Past events

10 - 11 Apr, 2026

Journeys to California: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 · San Diego Symphony

Apr 3, 2026

Wind Ensemble – Nick Hinman, conductor (Doctoral Recital) · Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

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