Presser Releases Full Score of Trumpet Concerto

Theodore Presser Company has released the full study score of Liebermann's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op.64 (416-41369). Commissioned by John Marsteller and Helen Marsteller Treutel in memory of Juilliard trumpet teacher Edward Treutel, the work recieved a critically acclaimed premiere by trumpeter Philip Smith with the New York Philharmonic conducted by Kurt Masur.

(2/14/10)

Liebermann's Second Symphony to be Performed on February 6th

Liebermann's 2nd Symphony, Op.67, will be performed by the Seven Lakes Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and Chorale in Katy Texas, in a program entitled "America the Beautiful."
The concert will take place at the Seven Lakes High School Performing Arts Center in Katy, Texas, and will be led by Guest Conductor Jeffrey Grogan of the New Jersey Philharmonic. Lowell Liebermann will attend as Guest Composer. Originally commissioned by the Dallas Symphony, Lowell Liebermann’s Second Symphony is a monumental work featuring full choir and orchestra with an augmented brass ensemble. The text for the work was adapted by the composer from the poetry of Walt Whitman.

This performance marks a notable return to Texas for the 10 year anniversary of the original world premiere performance in February of 2000.

Presser Releases Full Score of Flute Concerto

Theodore Presser Company has released the full study score of Liebermann's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op.39 (416-41186). Written for legendary flautist Sir James Galway and premiered by him with the St. Louis Symphony conducted by Leonard Slatkin, the work has gone on to become one of the most frequently performed American Flute Concertos

(2/3/10)

Liebermann and Tessera Quartet to Perform Benefit for Classical Action

Lowell Liebermann will perform his Quintet for Piano and Strings with the dynamic Tessera Quartet in New York City as part of a benefit house concert for Classical Action. The special evening starts at 6:30 on April 27th with cocktails at 6:30 followed by the concert at 7:30. The Quartet will perform music by Beethoven and then be joined by Liebermann for his Quintet. For more information, or to order tickets, click here.

New Liebermann Publications Available from Theodore Presser Company

Theodore Presser Company has released the scores of Liebermann's Nocturne No.9 Op.97 (110-41774) and Nocturne No.10 Op.99 (110-41775) for solo piano. Nocturne No.9 was commissioned by Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel for pianist Nadejda Vlaeva, who premiered it at the Husum International Music Festival in Germany. Nocturne No. 10 was written in memory of Gian-Carlo Menotti and premiered by the composer at the memorial concert held at the Salle Garnier in Monte Carlo.

(4/8/09)

Liebermann on Jeopardy!

Liebermann's music was featured on the popular Game show "Jeopardy!" aired on February 12th. In the Double Jeopardy! Round, under the category "Chamber Music" following questions about Bach, Schubert and Dvorak, contestant Mark Halpin, a scenic designer from Cold Spring, Kentucky, chose the $1000 question, which was also the Daily Double. Alex Trebek read the following: "A 1996 Sonata by Lowell Liebermann is for flute & this, also a popular pairing at weddings." Contestant Halpin responded correctly with "What is a harp?" We applaud the producers of Jeopardy! for their awareness of contemporary American music!

(2/15/09)

Liebermann Commissioned by Meet the Composer/Magnum Opus Project

Lowell Liebermann has been commissioned to compose a major work for orchestra through Meet the Composer's Magnum Opus project. The new work will be performed by the Virginia Symphony, the Nashville Symphony and the Marin Symphony with the premiere scheduled for the 2009/10 season. For more information on the Magnum Opus Project and this commission, read the complete press release.

Clarinet Concerto for Jon Manasse

A consortium of some 14 orchestras and organizations have commissioned Liebermann to write a Clarinet Concerto for Jon Manasse, whose recording of Liebermann's Clarinet Quintet has just been released by Koch Classics (see below.) The orchestras include the Dayton Philharmonic, the Las Cruces Symphony, the Evansville Philharmonic, the Bozeman Symphony, the Chappaqua Orchestra, the Erie Philharmonic, the North State Symphony, the Chesapeake Orchestra, the Roanoke Symphony the University of Massachusetts Amherst Symphony and the Juneau Symphony. The other members of the consortium include the clarinet manufacturers Buffet Crampon USA and Van Doren Paris/DANSR, and the Hanson Institute for American Music at the Eastman School of Music. The first performance of the consortium will take place during the 2009/10 season by the Dayton Philharmonic.

(11/29/08)

Premiere Recordings Released by Koch Classics and MSR Classics

Koch International Classics has released another all-Liebermann recording featuring pianist David Korevaar performing three works never recorded before: the Quintet for Piano and Strings Op.34, the Quintet for Piano, Clarinet and String Trio Op.26 (with clarinettist Jon Manasse) and the Six Songs on Poems of Raymond Carver Op.80 (with baritone Patrick Mason.) The recording has already garnered rave reviews with special kudos to pianist Korevaar.

The enterprising label MSR classics has just released the premiere recording of Liebermann's Nocturne-Fantasy Op.69 performed by the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, who commissioned the work. The recording features three other woks commissioned by the duo.

New Liebermann Publication Available from Theodore Presser Company

Theodore Presser Company has released the score of Liebermann's Music for Carillon Op.107 (110-41776.) The 10-minute work was commissioned by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, and premiered at their conference in Berkeley, California by carilloneur David Hunsberger. To order, click here.

(11/23/08)