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Raven Chacon, a Diné composer and sound artist, conjures sonic landscapes that pulse with history, resistance, and a responsiveness to place. His work—whether as a soloist, collaborator, or with the collective Postcommodity—weaves noise, chamber music, and Indigenous storytelling into something visceral and unshakable. A Pulitzer Prize winner and mentor to young Native composers, Chacon’s music hums with the echoes of the land and the tension of the present, challenging ears and expectations alike. Originally commissioned by the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, who co-present this performance, Chacon’s American Ledger No. 3 is scored for two women’s choirs and dedicated to journalist, activist, and Chicagoan Ida B. Wells. The piece is a powerful addition to the artist’s ongoing American Ledger series and is staged in Chicago for the first time.

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Raven Chacon: American Ledger, No. 3

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Left Coast musicians join with amateur players to create two improvisatory works which explore the spatial dimension of music within Maybeck’s innovative architecture.

Echo Contest…Nearly

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Experience the monumental power of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the esteemed Fabio Luisi. This iconic masterpiece, known for its compelling four-note opening and triumphant journey from darkness to light, promises an uplifting and unforgettable evening. The performances are scheduled from February 6 to February 9, 2025, at the magnificent Meyerson Symphony Center, offering a perfect setting to witness the symphony's dramatic shifts and emotional depth.

The concert series will also feature the romantic allure of Bruch's Violin Concerto, brought to life by the DSO's Concertmaster, Alexander Kerr, whose interpretation is expected to be both rich and seductive. Adding to the excitement, the event will open with the world premiere of a major orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning Native American composer Raven Chacon. This piece, discovered by Fabio Luisi, marks a significant addition to the contemporary orchestral repertoire and is anticipated to be a grand celebration of music and culture.

Subscriptions for the 24/25 season are available, with single tickets going on sale in late June. This event not only offers a chance to revel in Beethoven's genius but also to be part of a historic moment with Raven Chacon's premiere, all under the guidance of Fabio Luisi and alongside the talented Alexander Kerr. Don't miss this blend of classical mastery and contemporary innovation with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Award-winning composers Laura Ortman (White Mountain Apache) and Raven Chacon (Navajo) will play together, drawing from their respective practices and building upon their previous collaborations to create an experiential, improvisational live set of sound and movement.  This performance will be paired with a Q&A that explores their creative process.

An Evening with Laura Ortman and Raven Chacon

University of Southern California

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: Music of the Earth

Curtis Institute of Music

Amernet String Quartet
This concert is a rare opportunity to witness the creative genius of Raven Chacon, the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, performed by the acclaimed Amenet.

Raven Chacon, guest composer Amernet String Quartet

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

People and Place. We celebrate dynamic musical practices from the Americas. Pulitzer Prize winner Raven Chacon tells a future creation story, while Clarice Assad introduces us to the vibrant folk melodies and dances of South America. Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov conjures the sounds of Brazil in memory of a close friend, and Molly Herron ponders the evolution of the sarabande and its roots in the new world.

Live at the Pulitzer: People and Place

Pulitzer Arts Foundation

Award-winning composers Laura Ortman and Raven Chacon will draw from their respective practices and build upon their previous collaborations to create an experiential, improvisational live set of sound and movement. This performance will be paired with a live interview that explores their creative process.

Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151)

Cellist Rhonda Rider performs work inspired by the American Southwest. Composers include Pulitzer Prize-winner Raven Chacon, Guggenheim Fellow Laurie San Martin, Boston Conservatory faculty member Mischa Salkind-Pearl, as well as Eric Moe and Kurt Rohde.

Artistry in Action: The Petrified Forest and Beyond

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

The Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble performs music composed in the last twenty years in concerts that feature multidisciplinary collaboration, technology, improvisation, and theatrical elements. The ensemble often highlights the work of students and faculty.

Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble

Carnegie Mellon University

The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players' "RE:Voicing" program explores the interconnections and lack of connection between space and spirituality, with the centerpiece being the Bay Area premiere of Raven Chacon's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Voiceless Mass." Alongside Chacon's composition, the program will feature music by renowned composers Olivier Messiaen, Chinary Ung, and George Crumb, creating a diverse and captivating musical experience.

San Francisco Contemporary Music Players

Grace Cathedral

Nicholas Politi (M.M. '23) presents a contemporary classical music recital.

Student Recital: Nicholas Politi, Contemporary Classical Music

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First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Alexander Conducts Beethoven

Artis–Naples

Praised as “technically flawless and impeccably musical” (International Piano), 23-year-old Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko has taken the piano world by storm with his technical genius, winning the prestigious Honens International Piano Competition in 2022. Now, he makes his Symphony Nova Scotia debut performing Shostakovich’s bright, virtuosic Piano Concerto – considered a crowning achievement of his orchestral works – spotlighting our very own Curtis Dietz. Plus, our orchestra performs Ashdla’ from Raven Chacon – a Diné (or Navajo) composer and the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Music winner – and a chamber orchestra version of Mahler’s mighty, miraculous “Titan” Symphony for the first time in almost a decade.

Guitarist, Clarinetist, Flutist, Bassist

Raven Chacon

Events

Upcoming events

23 - 24 Jan, 2026

Alexander Conducts Beethoven · Naples Philharmonic

Mar 26, 2026

Mahler’s Titan Symphony · Symphony Nova Scotia

Past events

Nov 2, 2025

Raven Chacon: American Ledger, No. 3 · UChicago Presents

Apr 25, 2025

Echo Contest…Nearly · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

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