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St. Louis, MO
Immerse yourself in Ten Thousand Birds, John Luther Adams’s captivating work inspired by the songs of birds native to the American northeast and midwest. Performed by Alarm Will Sound and directed by Alan Pierson, this 70-minute piece transforms the natural calls of birds into an unforgettable musical journey. Set within the stunning and imaginative spaces of City Museum in St. Louis, this performance blends music, nature, and architecture. With an open, modular structure, Ten Thousand Birds unfolds in harmony with…
Columbia, MO
2025 Mizzou International Composers Festival – Opening Night Alarm Will Sound, “One of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene” (The New York Times), returns to the Mizzou International Composers Festival. For the opening concert of the 2024 Festival, AWS will perform music by the festival guest composersJudd Greenstein and Hilda Paredes. —————————————– The Mizzou International Composers Festival is the region’s premiere showcase for new works by top young composers. For a full schedule of events and ticket…
Columbia, MO
2025 Mizzou International Composers Festival – eight world premieres Alarm Will Sound, “One of the most vital and original ensembles on the American music scene” (The New York Times), returns to the Mizzou International Composers Festival. For the finale of the 2024 Festival, AWS will perform music by the festival residents composers Amy Brandon, Bobby Ge, Christopher Thompson, Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei, Geli Li, Matt Smith, Parker Callister, and Seda Balci. —————————————– The Mizzou International Composers Festival is the region’s premiere showcase…