15 years of 15 minutes

Composer’s Voice is featuring Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame's and its 15th year anniversary. Since its inception on December 8th, 2009, Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame has premiered the works of thousands of composers writing for more than 100 musicians/ensembles. From solos, trios, quartets, quintets, large ensembles, and concert band to insruments ranging from piano, strings, winds, percussion, brass, voice, oud, hichiriki, accordion, harmonica, and many more Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame has empowered composers, muscians, and creators of new music.

Composer’s Voice is featuring Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame

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Get ready for an exciting new edition of Composer's Voice, shining a spotlight on a diverse array of talented musicians who have joined the latest iteration of the Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame project! It all began back in 2009 when the brilliant pianist Shiau-uen Ding celebrated Robert Voisey’s birthday with a stunning performance of 15 one-minute piano pieces dedicated to him. (His 15 minutes of fame ;)

In 2010, Shiau-uen Ding brought us 15 more pieces inspired by the legendary Franz Liszt, and thus commenced a creative tidal wave! Click here to see Musicians across the globe eagerly embraced the chance to take part in their own Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame. By 2011, a thrilling 9 sets of 15 new compositions, crafted by living composers, captivated audiences.

This project transformed from sporadic calls for scores into a dynamic monthly event—and even ramped up to two meetings a month! Every Composer's Voice chamber concert, held bi-weekly, proudly featured these imaginative works. The result? Close to 100 distinct musicians showcased a vibrant range of instrumentations that spanned from solo piano to concert bands, showcasing incredible creativity! See a list of the musicians featured on Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame

In 2021, we took a leap forward by transitioning to an online format, further expanding our reach. Since then, we’ve presented over 30 unique sets, featuring mesmerizing performances from musicians all around the globe!

In this episode of Composer's Voice, prepare to be thrilled as we showcase a delightful selection of the many artists who have contributed to this initiative, including: Talla Rouge - Aria Cheregosha & Lauren Spaulding; TC4 featuring Andrew Harrison, Isaac Lopez, Frances Cisneros, & Robert Alexander; Christopher Scholen on guitar; the talented Craig Hultgren on cello; and Stas Venglevski bringing the accordion to life! We'll also hear from David Bohn on his enchanting toy piano, melodica, and taishogoto; Thomas Piercy on clarinet and hichiriki; Lisa Cella with her bass flute; Frantisk Brikcius on cello; Drew Hosler on saxophone; Alise Anna Alksne on flute; and Mary Hubbell, captivating with her voice and horn! Plus, Keri Lee Pierson (soprano) and Monica Chew on clavichord will add to the magic, along with breathtaking dances choreographed by Virginie Mécène and Alex Roe!

Join us as we celebrate this incredible musical journey—don’t miss it!