Washington National Cathedral, USA and the Gewandhaus, Leipzig

Two premieres of different works on the same day is unusual, even for a composer as prolific as Eriks Esenvalds. On Sunday March 4th the Cathedral Choral Society, Washington DC, conducted by Donald Nally, will premiere “85: When the Leaves Hang Trembling”, a work for choir , organ and solo cello. Find out more about the piece and the full programme here.

On the same day “Dreams Under Your Feet”, a 30 minute work for the Gewandhaus Choir and Children’s Choir accompanied by musicians of the Gewandhaus and all conducted by Gregor Meyer, will premiere at the iconic Gewandhaus. More details here.

The next premiere is only a fews days away. On March 10th the large-scale multimedia Volcano Symphony will be performed by the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maris Sirmais. Click here.

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