Simona Smirnova - "Bird Language": Music Video Release + Q&A
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A New York-based composer, vocalist and zitherist Simona Smirnova is releasing her new single and music video "Bird Language". This international production combines artistic teams from New York City and Lithuania. The audio was recorded at Samurai Hotel Recording studio in Queens, NY; and the video was filmed in Lithuania. "Bird Language" is a combination of jazz, Lithuanian folk and improvisation.
The music video was directed by a Lithuanian director Algina Bedulskė. Join this online screening and presentation and have a unique opportunity to meet the team, see "behind the scenes" footage and ask questions. Composer and performer Simona Smirnova will perform live on her kanklės (Lithuanian folk zither) and sing.
Attendance is free, donations are welcomed.
Zoom information will be sent once registered on Eventbrite.
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2022 First Commission
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Interim for trio and electronics (2022)
New Thread Quartet
Jonathan Hulting-Cohen, soprano saxophone
Erin Rogers, alto saxophone & mentor
Zach Herchen, baritone saxophone
The recipient of the 2022 Composers Now First Commission Award is Ebun Oguntola. Ebun is a 16-year-old contemporary classical composer, violinist, pianist and saxophonist living in upstate New York. Her music was brought to the attention of Composers Now by the founders of Luna Composition Lab, Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid. With mentorship from composer/saxophonist Erin Rogers, Ebun will create a chamber work for the New Thread Quartet that received its world premiere as part of the Opening Event of the 2022 Composers Now Festival.
