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8.29.24
University of North Carolina Greensboro School of Music has released "Centennial Chimes," which includes their recording of as firmament to fin. Available now wherever you stream music! as firmament to fin was commissioned in celebration of the UNCG School of Music's 100th anniversary and premiered in Fall 2021. More about as firmament to fin! |
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5.01.24
Two new works premiere this month! the dark and marvelous way, a new 20-minute choral work commissioned by The Thirteen, premieres on May 17 with subsequent performances on May 18 and 19. Sercy, a new orchestral work commissioned by the Juilliard Orchestra, premieres on May 23 with conductor Marin Alsop. Learn more here!
Two new works premiere this month! the dark and marvelous way, a new 20-minute choral work commissioned by The Thirteen, premieres on May 17 with subsequent performances on May 18 and 19. Sercy, a new orchestral work commissioned by the Juilliard Orchestra, premieres on May 23 with conductor Marin Alsop. Learn more here!
10.25.23
ONE TRAIN is available for streaming now! Produced by New Camerata and featuring music by Hilary Purrington, a libretto by Hannah McDermott, and animation by Catarata, ONE TRAIN will delight and inspire children and adults alike. Stream it now!
ONE TRAIN is available for streaming now! Produced by New Camerata and featuring music by Hilary Purrington, a libretto by Hannah McDermott, and animation by Catarata, ONE TRAIN will delight and inspire children and adults alike. Stream it now!
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8.28.23
It's here! Check out New Camerata Opera's official trailer for ONE TRAIN, an animated children's opera with music by Hilary Purrington, libretto by Hannah McDermott, and animation by Catarata. |
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5.20.23
Hilary Purrington has been named the winner of the Young New Yorkers' Chorus 2022–23 Competition for Young Composers for her new work Stars like goldfish. Check out the recording of the premiere! |
11.17.22
Hilary Purrington has been named a finalist in the Young New Yorkers' Chorus 2022–23 Competition for Young Composers. She will compose a new work for YNYC's treble ensemble, to be premiered in May 2023.
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11.16.22
how do I find you, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke's 2022 album, has been nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Purrington's song That Night, which features lyrics by Mark Campbell, is included on the album. Congratulations to Sasha, pianist Kirill Kuzmin, and the many outstanding composers included on the album! Listen to the full album on Spotify or wherever you stream music. |
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11.1.22 Hilary Purrington speaks with Gaetan Le Divelec, Vice President of Artistic Planning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, about the composition process and premiere of Words for departure, Purrington's new choral symphony. For a limited time, you can stream a performance of Words for departure here. |
10.7.22
In a recent review of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's premiere of Words for departure, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution describes Hilary Purrington as a "composer with boundless energy and an ear for beauty and emotional substance." Read the full review!
9.8.22
The New York Times highlights the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's upcoming premiere of Words for departure in its Classical Music Fall Preview. Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will premiere the new choral symphony on October 6, 8, and 9.
The New York Times highlights the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's upcoming premiere of Words for departure in its Classical Music Fall Preview. Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will premiere the new choral symphony on October 6, 8, and 9.
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8.20.22
NEW RECORDING: Look out for squalls for SATB choir a cappella Commissioned by the UNC Wilmington Chamber Choir, Look out for squalls was premiered in April 2022 with conductor Aaron Peisner. Learn more about this new work here! |
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6.24.22
OUT NOW: Harp of Nerves for solo acoustic guitar and orchestra
Performed & recorded by guitarist JIJI and the ASU Symphony Orchestra, Harp of Nerves is now streamable wherever you listen to music.
5.25.22
NEW ARTICLE on NewMusicBox: "On the value of time"
"Out of all the wacky things that composers do, money ought to be the most uncomplicated and straightforward component. When you approach a composer about a potential commission or collaboration, funding should be among the first issues you address. While it may feel distasteful to discuss money alongside your artistic vision, know that avoiding the topic—and even placing the impetus on the composer to inquire—is enormously disrespectful. Most composers wouldn’t claim to be in this business for the money, but we do expect to be treated professionally and compensated appropriately."
Read Hilary's full article on NewMusicBox.
NEW ARTICLE on NewMusicBox: "On the value of time"
"Out of all the wacky things that composers do, money ought to be the most uncomplicated and straightforward component. When you approach a composer about a potential commission or collaboration, funding should be among the first issues you address. While it may feel distasteful to discuss money alongside your artistic vision, know that avoiding the topic—and even placing the impetus on the composer to inquire—is enormously disrespectful. Most composers wouldn’t claim to be in this business for the money, but we do expect to be treated professionally and compensated appropriately."
Read Hilary's full article on NewMusicBox.
3.23.22
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces its 2022–23 season, which includes the world premiere of Hilary's choral symphony Words for Departure, which will be conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann on her inaugural concert as Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director. Learn more!
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra announces its 2022–23 season, which includes the world premiere of Hilary's choral symphony Words for Departure, which will be conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann on her inaugural concert as Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director. Learn more!
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1.28.22
how do i find you, a new album by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, is out today! The album feature 17 new songs by 17 composers, and it includes a recording of "That Night", a collaboration between Hilary and librettist Mark Campbell. Find the album wherever you stream and/or purchase music! |
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11.17.21
Check out the world premiere of Threshold, a quirky new fanfare for chamber orchestra. ROCO (Houston, TX) commissioned Threshold in 2020 to celebrate the ensemble's fifteenth anniversary. A brief, energetic concert opener, Threshold welcomes audience members and energizes them for the concert ahead. |
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9.15.21
The 2021–22 season calendar is here! This year's performances include world premieres of new works for the UNCG Symphony Orchestra, ROCO, Catchfire Collective, UNC Wilmington Chamber Choir, and mezzo-soprano Susanne Mentzer. Performing music by Hilary? Let us know.
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7.25.21
Check out Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra's gorgeous recording of Anthem for string orchestra, one of the works selected in WHCO's first annual Call for Scores. Hilary composed Anthem in 2012 as a gift for her high school's string orchestra. |
7.15.21
Virtuoso guitarist JIJI premieres passaggio for solo guitar on July 22 at Caramoor! Learn more and purchase tickets here.
6.3.21
Hilary has been named a winner in Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra's first annual Call for Scores! The ensemble will record Anthem for string orchestra later this month.
1.8.21
Watch acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke's recent recital with Houston Grand Opera here! This performance, which is free to stream, includes the premiere of That Night, a new song with lyrics by Mark Campbell.
10.13.20
San Francisco Classical Voice describes the cadenza from Harp of Nerves as "beautiful, pensive." Read the complete review of JIJI's recent recital!
7.9.20
Hilary is a recipient of a commission through the League of American Orchestras' Women Composers Readings and Commissions Program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. This commission will support Hilary's upcoming work for the Philadelphia Orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir, scheduled to premiere in February 2021. Learn more and read the press release!
6.3.21
Hilary has been named a winner in Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra's first annual Call for Scores! The ensemble will record Anthem for string orchestra later this month.
1.8.21
Watch acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke's recent recital with Houston Grand Opera here! This performance, which is free to stream, includes the premiere of That Night, a new song with lyrics by Mark Campbell.
10.13.20
San Francisco Classical Voice describes the cadenza from Harp of Nerves as "beautiful, pensive." Read the complete review of JIJI's recent recital!
7.9.20
Hilary is a recipient of a commission through the League of American Orchestras' Women Composers Readings and Commissions Program, supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. This commission will support Hilary's upcoming work for the Philadelphia Orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir, scheduled to premiere in February 2021. Learn more and read the press release!
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3.3.20
Announcing the video release of Harp of Nerves! Watch an exquisite video recording of guitarist JIJI performing Harp of Nerves with the ASU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jeffery Meyer. Harp of Nerves was commissioned by American Composers Orchestra and premiered at Carnegie Hall in November, 2019. Many thanks to JIJI, the musicians and leadership of ACO, Jeffery Meyer and the musicians of ASU Symphony Orchestra, and the videographers of Four/Ten Media for this gorgeous recording! |
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2.17.20
North Carolina Symphony announces its 2020/21 season! NCS and guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt will perform Daylights for orchestra in March 2021.
2.3.20
Hilary is a winner of KHORIKOS's 4th Ortus International New Music Competition! KHORIKOS will perform John Eason Stops Preaching, along with other winning pieces, on their May 2, 2020 performance at The Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua in New York, NY.
11.14.19
New York Classical Review discusses American Composers Orchestra's recent concert and the world premiere of Harp of Nerves, praising JIJI's virtuosic performance.
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11.7.19
Guitarist JIJI plays an excerpt from Harp of Nerves, a new concerto for guitar and orchestra. JIJI and American Composers Orchestra will premiere the work 11.13.19 at Carnegie Hall. |
10.11.19
Learn more about Harp of Nerves, Hilary's new guitar concerto, in this interview with American Composers Orchestra. ACO and guitarist JIJI will premiere Harp of Nerves on November 13, 2019, at Carnegie Hall. Purchase your tickets here!
9.12.19
The New York Times highlights Hilary's upcoming performances with American Composers Orchestra (11.13.19) and the New England Philharmonic (10.26.19) in its season preview!
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5.23.19
"conjuring MAEJHH (by guest choreographer Annalee Traylor) exists in a world that is enclosed, stifling, almost claustrophobic. With the back curtains drawn and the trio of dancers (Erin Dillon, Elisabeth Jeffrey, and Hannah Weber) in formal black gowns, there is no color on stage. Even the music (by guest composer Hilary Purrington, performed by Jonathan Howard Katz on the piano) is stark and sparse," says Glenna Yu in her Dance Enthusiast audience review of Periapsis Music and Dance's recent performance of conjuring MAEJHH, a collaboration between Hilary and Annalee Traylor. |
Photo by Andrew Fassbender for Rachel Neville.
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5.3.19
Take a behind-the-scenes look at conjuring MAEJHH, a collaboration with choreographer Annalee Traylor and Periapsis Music and Dance. Performances are May 10 & 11 at Kumble Theater! Purchase tickets here. |
4.12.19
The Sioux City Journal describes Above the last cloud "an interesting exercise in precision, [that] tested the discipline of the violin section and showed how facile Purrington is with melody and surprise." Read the complete review of last weekend's concert here!
3.19.19
Check out The Cold from Because, a new book by Mo Willems!
4.12.19
The Sioux City Journal describes Above the last cloud "an interesting exercise in precision, [that] tested the discipline of the violin section and showed how facile Purrington is with melody and surprise." Read the complete review of last weekend's concert here!
3.19.19
Check out The Cold from Because, a new book by Mo Willems!
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2.15.19
Because by Mo Willems will be available for purchase on March 5! Hilary composed a short piece for the work, which is featured in Amber Ren's exquisite illustrations (and can be heard in the video to the right). Learn more and order your copy here! In Because, Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. |
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1.4.19
The New York Times includes Hilary's guitar concerto in its highlight of Carnegie Hall's 2019–20 season. This new work, commissioned by American Composers Orchestra, will be premiered with soloist Jiji in November 2019.