"The open, collaborative nature of Chicago's new music community is home to an extraordinary crop of ensembles and a vibrant landscape of composers. The scene for new music in Chicago is exceptional and I dedicate myself to supporting and encouraging its sustainability and growth." — Augusta Read Thomas

Selected Events

Upcoming Premieres

2026-27 Season
World Premiere of ASTRAL ILLUMINATIONS — HOMMAGE TO EMILY DICKINSON for Solo Violoncello and Orchestra, premiered by The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including the Lahti Symphony Orchestra,  and other orchestras to be announced.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026
World Premiere of PEARLS for percussion quartet commissioned and premiered by Third Coast Percussion. Dedicated with admiration and deep gratitude to Third Coast Percussion. Presented by Nova Linea Musica at Merit School of Music in Gottlieb Hall, Chicago, IL.

October 19 - 23, 2026
Co-commissioner World Premiere of NEW WORK for solo cello and orchestra, premiered by cellist Alban Gerhardt, The Swedish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Brett Dean. This work is co-commissioned by several orchestras including The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ryan Bancroft, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, and other orchestras to be announced.

WINTER 2027
World Premiere of NEW WORK for 3 players: Ah Young Hong, soprano, violin, and violoncello, setting a text by Alcestis: Euripides, 438 BCE, chorus of men of Pherae, translated by Rachel Kitzinger. Special gratitude to composer Michael Hersch.

MAY 21, 2027
World Premiere of NEW WORK for 13 players performed by The Grossman Ensemble conducted by Timothy Weiss, Logan Center for the Arts, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

 

Upcoming Events

JANUARY 9, 2026
BELLS RING SUMMER for solo cello performed by cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi on a concert titled “Perspectives on Bach.” Kennesaw State University, Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts, Kennesaw, GA.

JANUARY 16, 2026 – 6:30 PM
TWO THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PIANO and EURHYTHMY ETUDE: “STILL LIFE” for solo piano performed by Natasha Stojanovska at Guarneri Hall, Chicago, IL.