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Compsoer's Voice presents Craig Hultgren and Shelby Camp

Composer's Voice features Father-Daughter duo Craig Hultgren and Shelby Camp

This episode of Composer's Voice presents works by cellists Craig Hultgren and Shelby Camp. This feature is part of a larger concert program which was performed at Sanctuary Sounds in January.


Thes works were recorded in the Manhattan Neighborhood Network Studios.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s51ONfg9gN4

On March 29, 2025 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-5) Tune in to Composer's Voice on Manhattan Neighborhood Network for an intimate half-hour of music and conversation with the father-daughter cello duo, Craig Hultgren and Shelby Camp. Hultgren, a celebrated cellist for whom over 300 solo compositions have been created, has been praised for his "impressive poise and sensitivity" (New York Classical Review) and now lives a dual life as a farmer-cellist in Iowa. His daughter, Shelby Camp, whose talent was recognized early on at the age of 13 when she was invited to perform as a soloist with the Moscow Ballet is a dedicated music major at Rowan University. Come listen to a compelling blend of artistry and family connection on Composer's Voice.

Composer's Voice showcases full contemporary works from living composers by musicians who champion new music.

Episodes of Composer's Voice air its half-hour show every 2 weeks on Saturday at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-5) on NYC cable access TV with Manhattan Neighborhood's Network channel 2. 
 


View on the following TV cable channels in Manhattan:

Channel 83 on RCN

Channel 67 on Spectrum

Channel 34 on Verizon FIOS
 


Watch and listen online at the following:

https://www.mnn.org/watch/channels/lifestyle-channel

Composer’s Voice is simulcasted on YouTube on the Vox Novus channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@Vox_Novus
or directly here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s51ONfg9gN4

Sanctuary Sounds present Beyond the Scores

Sanctuary Sounds Presents: "Beyond the Scores – Glimpses into the Lives of Classical Composers"

Watch it LIVE here on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uauii5N4yV8

Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sanctuary on the Green – 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Suggested Donation: $10

The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural, and Community Alliance, in collaboration with Vox Novus, is proud to present the next concert in its Sanctuary Sounds series: "Beyond the Scores – Glimpses into the Lives of Classical Composers", featuring violinist Laurel Gagnon and pianist Marina Iwao, on Sunday, March 30th at 3:00 PM.

This intimate performance invites audiences to explore the personal and cultural contexts behind iconic classical works, revealing the human stories woven into the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Richard Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and George Gershwin.

Program highlights include:

Sonata for Violin and Piano in B-flat Major, KV 454 – W.A. Mozart
Selections from Porgy and Bess – George Gershwin, arr. Heifetz
Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 3 – Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 18 – Richard Strauss

Laurel Gagnon is an award-winning violinist praised for her "naturalness... both disarming and distinctive" (The Straits Times, Singapore). A top prizewinner of the Elmar Oliveira and Singapore International Violin Competitions, she currently studies with Augustin Hadelich at the Yale School of Music.

Marina Iwao is a sought-after pianist whose collaborative performances span prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall. She is a dedicated interpreter of contemporary works and a member of Random Access Music, frequently premiering compositions by living composers.

The series, known for its eclectic and boundary-crossing musical selections, has found a new home in the heart of Bloomfield, embracing the town’s rich cultural and artistic heritage.

This event is part of Sanctuary on the Green's mission to create a home for art, culture, and community engagement in the heart of Bloomfield. Sanctuary Sounds continues to offer world-class music in an inviting and inspiring space.

Vox Novus is an organization devoted to the promotion of contemporary composers and performers. Through its innovative programming, Vox Novus seeks to expand the reach of new music and build connections between artists across the globe.

No RSVP is required. Doors open at 2:30 PM.
For more information contact:
Danny Leo
Programming Chair, Sanctuary on the Green
sanctaryonthegreen@gmail.com

Andrew White

Call for Vocal Scores

Deadline:
March 31, 2025

Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with baritone Andrew White with or without electronic accompaniment to be premiered online in 2025 Only works one-minute in length for baritone voice will be considered with or without electronic accompaniment.

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Yumi Suehiro

Call for Piano Scores

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame Featuring Yumi Suehiro Vox Novus is thrilled to announce a new edition of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame, featuring the acclaimed pianist Yumi Suehiro. Composers are invited to submit one-minute compositions that showcase the piano’s expressive and dynamic capabilities while highlighting Ms. Suehiro’s exceptional artistry and technical virtuosity.

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