Sofia Dimitrova performs “Time is Not an Option”

Richard D. Russell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:26:37 +0000

Sofia Dimitrova accompanied by Catherine Miller

Sofia Dimitrova performed “Time is Not an Option” as part of the New York Composers Circle’s Outreach Program last October 21 at Stuyvesant High School. Sofia was accompanied by pianist Catherone Miller, and they also performed Paul Moravec’s “The Rose and the Nightingale,” Kevin McCarter’s “3 Songs,” and Menotti’s “Monica’s Waltz.”

I was asked some very interesting questions: (1) Do I consider my music harmonic or atonal? (2) Can you give some examples of how composers draw upon different influences today? (3) What’s the hardest part about being a composer of classical music in these times?

That last question was particularly apt, since my answer was about finding audiences for new contemporary music, which was the very reason this outreach concert happened. Here are some pics, and I hope to post video soon.

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Sofia Dimitrova in NYCC Outreach: “Time is not an Option”

Richard D. Russell — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:17:11 +0000

Sofia Dimitrova

Although this event is not open to the public, I’d like to share that Sofia Dimitrova will perform “Time is Not an Option” as part of the New York Composers Circle’s Outreach Program. The date will be October 21 and the venue is Stuyvesant High School. Sofia will be joined by pianist Catherine Miller and NYCC Executive Director emeritus, John de Clef Piñeiro, who will say a few words about each piece. In addition to my piece, Sofia will also perform Paul Moravec’s “The Rose and the Nightingale,” Kevin McCarter’s “3 Songs,” and Menotti’s “Monica’s Waltz.”

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Sofia Dimitrova performs “Time is Not an Option”

Sofia Dimitrova in NYCC Outreach: “Time is not an Option”