Worked here as Valencienne The Merry Widow; Rosina Il barbiere di Siviglia; Pierrot Lunaire soloist; Patience Patience; BWV 106 soloist; Carmina Burana soprano soloist; Zweite Knabe Die zauberflöte.
World Premiere of Shenandoah by the James Madison University Symphony Orchestra
May 05, 2023
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The James Madison University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Foster Beyers, will be giving the world premiere of Erich Stem's "Shenandoah," featuring dance elements by Louisville Ballet dancer and choreographer, Ashely Thursby. Click here for details.
Shenandoah, a commission by the James Madison University Symphony Orchestra will premiere on March 5, 2022, at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. The performance will be conducted by Foster Beyers and will feature a synchronized film incorporating choreography and a performance by Louisville Ballet dancer Ashley Thursby. The piece evokes the landscapes and history of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley through a cinematic orchestral setting. Following the premiere, the orchestra will record the work in May 2022. A final video - featuring the studio recording paired with Stem’s original film - will be released on JMU’s official YouTube channel in September 2022. Shenandoah is part of Stem’s ongoing America By: A Symphonic Tour series.