Composer

The Santa Monica Symphony opens its season with a high-energy program celebrating the many meanings of movement — physical, emotional, and cultural. From Aaron Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring and quiet Down a Country Lane to the urban pulse of Bernstein’s West Side Story and On the Town, this concert dances across landscapes and generations. Mexican composer Arturo Márquez brings fiery Latin flavor in his thrilling Danzón No. 2, and rising American composer Alistair Coleman sets the stage with Opalescence — a vivid orchestral portrait of swirling color and youthful vitality.

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Scenes from Life: Movement

### Event Description: Joseph Parrish, Bass-Baritone Recital

**Date:** March 25, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 W 67th St, New York, NY  
**Tickets:** Starting from $20 (On sale from July 10, 2024)

Join us for an enchanting evening of music featuring the talented bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, accompanied by Francesco Barfoed on piano. This recital is part of the Young Concert Artists series and promises to be a memorable event.

**Program Highlights:**
- Songs by Mahler, Harry T. Burleigh, Brahms, Moses Hogan, Schubert, and more.
- The New York Premiere of "Psalm" by YCA Composer-in-Residence Alistair Coleman.

Joseph Parrish's program explores the common threads between African American folk music and German Lieder, highlighting African American art songs, German Lieder, Negro Spirituals, and Lieder with spiritual themes. This unique blend showcases the diverse expressions of our shared humanity through music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a captivating performance that bridges cultural and musical traditions. Secure your tickets early and be part of an evening that celebrates the richness of our musical heritage.

Joseph Parrish, Bass-baritone

Kaufman Music Center

The Viano Quartet aims to unite the dichotomy between collaborative and soloistic music making to create a voice that speaks both distinctly and as one cohesive force. We believe in uplifting the individual through dynamic teamwork and uncovering the personal nuances of collaboration to invigorate our communities. Our hope is that through a charismatic and fiery approach, our music can tell a unique story that speaks authentically to each audience member and empower a new generation of artists.

Viano Quartet

University of Utah

As one of the most sought-after young ensembles today, the Viano Quartet makes its long-anticipated debut at The Barns performing music by Debussy, Dvořák, and up-and-coming local composer Alistair Coleman.

The Barns At Wolf Trap

This summer, enjoy the magic of the Curtis Recital Series from home with our summer broadcast series. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy never-before-broadcast performances every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Broadcast: Curtis Composers Chamber Recital

Curtis Institute of Music

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and artistry at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Terrace Theater, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This special performance features the remarkable talents of bass-baritone Joseph Parrish and pianist Damien Sneed, presented by Washington Performing Arts and Young Concert Artists, in cooperation with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts.

Joseph Parrish, a bass-baritone known for his rich, warm voice and impeccable technique, will captivate the audience with a program that spans German and Russian lieder, a world premiere by Alistair Coleman, and American spirituals. The evening will be further enriched by the presence of the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel Choir, under the artistic direction of Michele Fowlin, adding a layer of soul-stirring harmonies to the performance.

The program includes works by Adam Guettel, Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Henry T. Burleigh, Harrison Leslie Adams, Charles Brown, Thomas Chisholm, Bobby McFerrin, and Richard Smallwood, alongside traditional arrangements by Michele Fowlin. This diverse repertoire promises an evening of emotional depth and breathtaking performances.

Joseph Parrish, a winner of the 2022 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and a student at The Juilliard School, has already made a significant mark on the world of opera and concert performance. Damien Sneed, a multi-genre recording artist, brings his vast experience and talent to the stage, having worked with legends across jazz, classical, pop, and R&B genres.

This performance is not only a showcase of exceptional musical talent but also a testament to Washington Performing Arts' commitment to accessibility, ensuring that visitors of all abilities can experience the magic of live performance.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of music that promises to be both inspiring and uplifting.

Joseph Parrish, bass-baritone Damien Sneed, piano

Kennedy Center

The festival concludes with a celebration of Vienna’s most accomplished composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Arnold Schoenberg and Erich Korngold were among the great wave of artists who fled Europe’s wars to settle in the United States. The traditions of the Viennese masters continue to be passed down to young American composers such as Alistair Coleman, an alum of LCCMF’s Young Composer Seminar.

Concert IV: Viennese Legacy

Saint Michael's College

You’ll find yourself at the very center of contemporary music-making with a special free concert of new works performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra penned by under-30 composers—Edward Babcock, Alistair Coleman, and Yanchen Ye, conducted by six emerging conductors, all studying in the Conductors/Composers Workshop

In the Works

Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz

 In the Works

Join our five composition students for an evening of world premieres. Each composer will share a brand-new work to be performed by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra. The program opens with Maya Miro Johnson’s Bruises, featuring pianist Katelyn Bouska, a poetic work that explores invisible wounds, time, and trauma. Adrian Wong’s Eulogy for a Fallen Tree, a concerto for two bassoons and contrabassoon, traces the life of one of these majestic, human-like beings from a humble seed to its collapse in a thunderous roar.

Summer Broadcast Series: Orchestral World Premieres

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Summer Broadcast Series: Curtis Composers in Concert

Celebrate the ingenuity, independence, and pure joy of American music. In five concerts over four days, pianists-in-residence Peter Dugan, Avery Gagliano, and Jonathan Mamora will be joined by mezzo-soprano Kara Dugan and local musicians to explore the ways music reflects the American experience.

Composer

Alistair Coleman

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 28, 2026

Cliburn Festival America 250: American Romantics · The Cliburn

Past events

Oct 4, 2025

Scenes from Life: Movement · Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra

Mar 25, 2025

Joseph Parrish, Bass-baritone · Young Concert Artists

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