by Mischa | Sep 12, 2019 | News
Honored to be commissioned by Western Michigan University’s long-standing Western Brass Quintet; one of the oldest and most distinguished brass chamber ensembles still active in the U.S. They’ll lead a consortium including Fulcrum Point, Axiom, Seraph Brass (winners...
by Mischa | Jul 20, 2019 | News
Civitas Ensemble holds a very special place in my heart as one of my favorite chamber groups of all time. Consisting of members Yuan-Qing Yu, Kenneth Olsen, and Lawrie Bloom, each holding prominent chairs in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and my longtime...
by Mischa | Apr 3, 2019 | News
Honored to receive a commission from the Grant Park Music Festival for their 2020 season in celebration of Chicago’s “Year of Music.” Their orchestra chorus is one of the nation’s only free, outdoor classical institutions, with deep reach in the city and a legacy of...
by Mischa | Aug 10, 2018 | News
Grateful to hear that In Transit appears on Robert Young’s album Hybrid (2018), where his “effortless expression and facile technique” drew praise from critics. Young’s work on Hybrid has been hailed as a fresh voice in saxophone recording, praised by Claude...
by Mischa | Apr 17, 2018 | News
Honored to find that “In Transit” was selected as a semi-final piece for the Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition, marking its inclusion in one of the world’s leading platforms for emerging saxophonists and contemporary repertoire. Best of luck to all the...
by Mischa | Apr 11, 2018 | News
Pleased to accept a commission from the Contemporary Tenor Repertoire Initiative, an organization dedicated to expanding and supporting new works for the tenor saxophone. I look forward to collaborating with the 30 premier performers in the consortium on this project...
