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Messages for the Millennium: World Premieres of Five New York Philharmonic Commissions

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Title Messages for the Millennium: World Premieres of Five New York Philharmonic Commissions
Description John Corigliano (b. 1938)
Vocalise
for Soprano, Electronics, and Orchestra

Somei Satoh (b. 1947)
Kisetsu for orchestra

Thomas Adès (b. 1971)
America (A Prophecy)
for Mezzo-soprano, Orchestra, and Chorus

Kaija Saariaho (b. 1952)
Oltra Mar, 7 Preludes for the New Millennium
for Orchestra and Mixed Choir
I. Départ
II. Amour
III. Vagues
IV. Temps
V. Souvenir de vagues
VI. Mort (in memory of Gérard Grisey)
VII. Arrivée

Hans Werner Henze (b. 1926)
Fraternité, Air for Orchestra
Creator New York Philharmonic
Date November 11-16, 1999

Avery Fisher Hall
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Contributor New York Philharmonic
Sylvia McNair, soprano
Beth Clayton, mezzo-soprano
Westminster Symphonic Choir
Joseph Flummerfelt, director
Type Orchestra and choral concert

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Citation

New York Philharmonic, “Messages for the Millennium: World Premieres of Five New York Philharmonic Commissions,” Cook Music Library Digital Exhibitions, accessed March 29, 2024, https://collections.libraries.indiana.edu/cookmusiclibrary/items/show/628.