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The Norwegian composer, Knut Nystedt, has a variety of works in several genres.  We have a website: Knut Nystedt | Norwegian composer (1915-2014) where you can find information and a complete list of his works: Works | Knut Nystedt. Here you can listen to many of his works, and there are links to the publishers where you can […]

Dear Colleagues and Friends, At the end of June I retire after thirty-eight years as founding music director of The Chicago Bar Association Symphony Orchestra (although I will continue in a purely administrative role going forward.) It has been a wonderful ride, growing the orchestra to perform at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall no fewer than three […]

We invite you to listen to the podcast InChoir: Conversations about Choral Music, the Arts and Life. Produced in the studios of Troy Public Radio, co-hosts Dr. Diane Orlofsky and Dr. Scott Sexton go directly to choral composers to learn how they explore sound and universal texts and features deep dives into their music. Each […]

Dear Choral Friends, As I sit down to write this, my heart is filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I’m about to share something deeply personal and, frankly, quite titanic that I’ve embarked on. It’s more than a project; it’s a journey, one that I hope will leave a lasting mark on the […]

  There were people in this world who have given me more than I have given so far. One such example was Angelina Nicolaidou. A very special person who transformed into a great friend. She took my music to Europe and introduced me to a group of wonderful people, such as all the singers of […]

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