Oct
26
3:00 PM15:00

Julian Schwarz premieres Cello Sonata

https://www.olmosensemble.com/october-26-program

October 26th, 2025 3pm

Bennack Concert Hall at UIW

This concert is generously supported by Dr. James Griffin & Dr. Margo Denke 

 

Ippolito - Sonata for cello and Piano 

*World Premiere, written for Julian Schwarz

Karg-Elert - Jugend for Flute, clarinet, horn, and piano op. 139a

--Intermission--

Müller - serenade for flute, horn, and piano op. 15

Kahn - quintet op. 54 for clarinet, horn, cello, and piano

 

Mark Teplitsky, Flute

Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet

Eric Gratz, Violin

Jeff Garza, horn

Julian Schwarz, Cello

Christopher Guzman, Piano

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May
31
3:00 PM15:00

Voices of Change presents Wand'ring Fire

Join Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist George Nickson, principal harpist Emily Levin, and Dallas Opera violinist Samantha Bennett as they explore new repertoire for this extremely colorful ensemble of instruments. Featuring music of Sebastian Currier, Salina Fisher, Michael Ippolito, Scott Lee, and Du Yun, this program takes us on an environmental journey through the classical elements of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. The concert will close with works by our Young Composer Competition Winners.​​

Program

Salina Fisher ✦ Komorebi (2014)

Michael Ippolito ✦ wand'ring fire (2021)

Scott Lee ✦ Karst (2023)

Du Yun ✦ The Ocean Within (2011)

Sebastian Currier ✦ Night Time (1998)

Maria Schleuning Young Composer Composition Competition Winners

Grace United Methodist Church

4105 Junius Street, Dallas

https://www.voicesofchange.org/events

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Apr
26
7:30 PM19:30

Premiere of Variation for orchestra

THE SOUND OF CCM 
CCM Concert Orchestra  
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor 
Featuring faculty artist Rusty Burge, percussion soloist 
Celebrate the illustrious career of CCM Distinguished Teaching Professor of Music Theory and Composition Miguel Roig-Francolí with a special concert dedicated to his legacy and profound impact on students and colleagues alike. The evening opens with the world premiere of Variations on a Theme by Roig-Francolí, a collaborative creation featuring variations composed by his colleagues and students, each bringing a unique perspective and voice in honor of his inspiration. Next is a new percussion concerto by CCM Professor of Music Kim Pensyl, composed especially for CCM Percussion Professor Rusty Burge. The concert culminates with the North American premiere of Roig-Francolí’s powerful Sinfonia “De profundis,” a profound and resonant work that will linger in the hearts of all. 
Various Composers: Variations on a Theme by Roig-Francolí *World Premiere 
PENSYL: Percussion Concerto *World premiere  
ROIG-FRANCOLÍ: Sinfonía “De profundis” *North America Premiere  
Estimated run time: 90 minutes 
Location: Corbett Auditorium  
Admission: FREE 

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Mar
6
to Mar 7

Sekai no hazama at Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Interwoven performs at Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

“Giving permanence to invisible, ever-moving lines and shapes I perceive from the world”

Inspired by the words of Ōsumi Yukie, a master of contemporary Japanese metalwork, INTERWOVEN performs intercultural compositions that weave together musical and artistic threads that represent diverse aesthetics, traditions and history.

Works by Daron Hagen, Michael Ippolito, as well as a world premiere performance of Madoka Mori’s new composition.

https://asia.si.edu/whats-on/events/event-series/performances/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interwoven-tickets-1138727136519?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Jan
27
7:30 PM19:30

New arrangements of Saint-Saens Danse Macabre for Agarita Ensemble and Olmos Ensemble

New arrangement of Saint-Saens Danse Macabre for Agarita Ensemble and Olmos Ensemble

Aaron Copland- Sextet~I.Allegro Vivace

Saint-Saëns/Ippolito - Danse Macabre, Op. 40 arranged for Olmos+Agarita

Elizabeth Brown – Island Nocturnes for Flute, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano

-Intermission-

Alexander Glazunov - Idyll for Horn and String Quartet

Miguel del Aguila - Salon Buenos Aires for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano 

Eric Gratz, Violin, Ebonee Thomas, Flute, Stanislav Chernyshev, Clarinet, Jeff Garza, French Horn, Sarah Silver, Violin, Marisa Bushman, Viola, Ignacio Gallego, Cello, Daniel Anastasio, Piano

Agarita + Olmos Ensemble

Shepherd King Lutheran Church

303 W. Ramsey

San Antonio, TX  78216

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Jan
25
7:30 PM19:30

New arrangements for Agarita and Olmos Ensembles

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Diane Bennack Concert Hall (map)

In their first collaboration with San Antonio’s Olmos Ensemble, Agarita explores evocative works for mixed ensemble (winds, strings, and piano) that speak to our time and pack a punch. This program includes special arrangements by composer Michael Ippolito of Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, Adagio assai, and Camille Saint-Saens’ Dance Macabre.

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 7:30pm. Diane Bennack Concert Hall, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209.

FREE tickets available 2 weeks prior to the show.

Thank you to The City of San Antonio for their support of this concert.

Agarita + Olmos Ensemble
Diane Bennack Concert Hall at the University of the Incarnate Word
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

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