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A still from a BEAUTIFUL music video collaboration

A still from a BEAUTIFUL music video collaboration with @chriscerrone @danieeharris @ncstatemusic @rcsymphonyassoc and Nathan Leaf and the NC State choirs. One of the things I'm most proud of from the last two years.

As part of our commitment to keeping musicians performing and composers creating through challenging times, Nathan and I asked Chris to compose a "pandemic-friendly" piece for the NC State/Raleigh Civic orchestras and choirs.
We are so fortunate to be able to pair Chris's gorgeous music with filmmaker Danie Harris's incredible artistry to create this testament to the power of art and artists to persevere and find beauty amidst difficulty.

Special thanks to all of the incredible musicians, dancers and creators who made this remarkable work of art possible!

Triumphant concert of premieres by @a_bhutani and

Triumphant concert of premieres by @a_bhutani and @chriscerrone with BEAUTIFUL film by @danieeharris Congratulations to the orchestra and NC State Chorale for a gorgeous concert and endless thanks to Nathan Leaf for his wonderful conducting and partnership in developing innovative projects together. What a concert, what a season! @ncstatemusic @rcsymphonyassoc

With composer @miladyousufi_ after conducting a G

With composer @miladyousufi_ after conducting a GREAT premiere of his “Dear Kabul…” with the NC State/Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra. An inspiring night of music, including music by Franz Schubert and The Inheritors Overture by @alogginshull which we commissioned. Love bringing new AND old music to life! Congratulations to Milad and the orchestra!

Tonight at 8 pm! Conducting a World Premiere by @m

Tonight at 8 pm! Conducting a World Premiere by @miladyousufi_ and music by @alogginshull and Franz Schubert with the NC State/Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra. Wonderful to have Milad here for the premiere of the first ever symphony by an Afghan composer!

Thrilled to have my composition "Double Down" incl

Thrilled to have my composition "Double Down" included on American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP)'s New Music Friday Playlist.

It's a great performance by Rob Nairn and John Moore from the newly released CD "Tremor" from Ablaze Records. Check it out!

Had a great time with the amazing teachers and stu

Had a great time with the amazing teachers and students of Clark County in Las Vegas, conducting 22 orchestras in 3 days! Super inspired by the great teaching, care and passion for music happening. Such a special place!

String players: Coming up on tomorrow's Priority D

String players: Coming up on tomorrow's Priority Deadline for this year's @next_fest

Apply today to work with amazing colleagues and Guest Artists in a Festival unlike any other - living composers, multi-disciplinary collaboration, a residency at gorgeous Music Mountain, concerts/workshops and recording sessions in NYC and - most importantly - a pay-what-you-can model. Finally, a festival everyone can afford!

We especially welcome applications from BIPOC artists. Limited spaces available!

Conducting @vt_symphony was such a joy! Really hea

Conducting @vt_symphony was such a joy! Really heartfelt music-making and sense of community. I’m so grateful to the musicians for giving their all and playing their hearts out. These were truly concerts for the ages! 📸 credit @lukeawtryphotography

Vermont! I LOVE it here!

Vermont! I LOVE it here!

GREAT first concert conducting the amazing @vt_sym

GREAT first concert conducting the amazing @vt_symphony and @melissawimbish - Thank you, Barre! Look out, Burlington - here we come!

SO much FUN! A great first rehearsal with @vt_symp

SO much FUN! A great first rehearsal with @vt_symphony - loving making music with these amazing musicians - and people. Feels like home!

This Friday! Conducting the amazing @vt_symphony a

This Friday! Conducting the amazing @vt_symphony and @melissawimbish in a great program of holiday favorites and the music of @vcolemanmusic @delvyncase and the world premiere of my orchestration of Florence Price’s “Feet O’ Jesus.” Catch it Friday in Barre, then Saturday and Sunday in Burlington and Rutland!

I love this photo for capturing the sheer joy of m

I love this photo for capturing the sheer joy of making live music again! After a great performance conducting @amercomporch in the music of @voxviola and @raylustig

Amazing to hear the Pandemic-Postponed-Premiere of

Amazing to hear the Pandemic-Postponed-Premiere of my new string quartet by Aurora Musicalis, commissioned and presented by @thenccmi Thanks to the quartet and to @beilmanc for her visionary leadership (and breathtaking playing!)

With the amazing composers @raylustig and @voxviol

With the amazing composers @raylustig and @voxviola after conducting their beautiful music with @amercomporch - a real highlight for me!

What a show! So honored to conduct @amercomporch i

What a show! So honored to conduct @amercomporch in the World Premiere of new music by @voxviola The orchestra and Trevor sounded amazing. Also loved working with @next_fest alums @bergamotquartet and @theligetiquartet and the Alexandra Quartet. What an amazing first post-pandemic concert!

Having a BLAST working with the musicians of @amer

Having a BLAST working with the musicians of @amercomporch on this incredible program of music by @raylustig and a World Premiere by @voxviola including @bergamotquartet @theligetiquartet and soloists from (literally!) around the world!

So grateful for Timothy Diovanni's wonderful revie

So grateful for Timothy Diovanni's wonderful review in @dallasnews of my "Swallowing Fire," as performed by the amazing @voicesdallas
"Newest of the pieces was American composer Peter Askim’s Swallowing Fire (2020-21), for clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Co-commissioned by Voices of Change, it unfolds in three movements over about 20 minutes.
The first movement, “Holding Breath,” contains piquant dissonances and darkly anxious energies. Also called “Swallowing Fire,” the second movement features jagged rhythms, flurries of notes and high searing clarinet lines, delivered with poetry by Stephen Ahearn. The slow third movement, “Exhale,” evokes elegiac reflection with poignant melodies and warm, smooth textures. Well-paced and dramatically taut, Swallowing Fire makes this listener want to hear more music by Askim.
Along with Ahearn, violinist and Voices’ artistic director Maria Schleuning, cellist Jolyon Pegis and pianist Evan Mitchell gave a spirited reading, skillfully dispatching technical challenges."

@voicesdallas in action at the premiere of my “S

@voicesdallas in action at the premiere of my “Swallowing Fire” for clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Amazing performance - literal 🔥!

So grateful to @voicesdallas for an incredible per

So grateful to @voicesdallas for an incredible performance of “Swallowing Fire,” my new quartet for clarinet, violin, cello and piano, and to @mochambermusicfestival @voicesdallas and @carolinachambermusicfestival for the commission and opportunity to write for such incredible performing artists. Grateful!

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