RECENT PERFORMANCES
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Le Langage des fleurs, a setting of two poems by Charles Baudelaire for soprano and orchestra, premiered in Lee Chapel, Stetson University, on April 26, 2024 by Karen Coker-Merritt and the Stetson Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Hose.
Shining the Light Within, a cycle of seven short songs on the poetry of Samuel Menashe, premiered in Lee Chapel, Stetson University, on April 9, 2024 by Chadley Ballantyne, bass-baritone, and Jamie Clark, cello.
Nefarious, for unaccompanied violoncello, performed by Jamie Clark in Lee Chapel, Stetson University, on February 25, 2024.
PAST PERFORMANCES
APRIL 26, 2024
Le Langage des fleurs, a setting of two poems by Charles Baudelaire for soprano and orchestra, was premiered by the artists for whom the work was written: Karen Coker-Merritt, soprano, and the Stetson University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Hose. The concert took place at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel, Stetson University.
Le Langage des fleurs, a setting of two poems by Charles Baudelaire for soprano and orchestra, was premiered by the artists for whom the work was written: Karen Coker-Merritt, soprano, and the Stetson University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Hose. The concert took place at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel, Stetson University.
APRIL 9, 2024
My latest work, Shining the Light Within, is a setting of seven short poems by Samuel Menashe. The piece was written for my friends and colleagues Chadley Ballantyne, bass-baritone, and Jamie Clark, cello, who premiered the work on the Faculty Chamber Music Concert at Stetson University.
My latest work, Shining the Light Within, is a setting of seven short poems by Samuel Menashe. The piece was written for my friends and colleagues Chadley Ballantyne, bass-baritone, and Jamie Clark, cello, who premiered the work on the Faculty Chamber Music Concert at Stetson University.
MARCH 18, 2024
My song cycle, Many Named Beloved, received its New York City debut at the National Opera Center on a concert hosted by North/South Consonance. The piece was performed by Alina Tamborini, soprano, and Max Lifchitz, piano.
My song cycle, Many Named Beloved, received its New York City debut at the National Opera Center on a concert hosted by North/South Consonance. The piece was performed by Alina Tamborini, soprano, and Max Lifchitz, piano.
AUGUST 27, 2023
My colleagues, Tammara Phillips, flute, and Jamie Clark, cello, performed my Jethro Tull inspired duo, I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works, on a faculty chamber music recital at Stetson University.
My colleagues, Tammara Phillips, flute, and Jamie Clark, cello, performed my Jethro Tull inspired duo, I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works, on a faculty chamber music recital at Stetson University.
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Cellist Daniel Gaisford has included his performance of my piece, Nefarious, on his most recent album, THE UNACCOMPANIED CELLO: Solo Works for Cello Volume I. Click here to listen on Spotify.
Cellist Daniel Gaisford has included his performance of my piece, Nefarious, on his most recent album, THE UNACCOMPANIED CELLO: Solo Works for Cello Volume I. Click here to listen on Spotify.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Following her premiere of the work in Reno, NV, Jessica Speak presented Gossamer on our home turf in a concert of music for the clarinet with Lynn Musco and Eric P. Mandat. The concert took place in Lee Chapel, Stetson University.
Following her premiere of the work in Reno, NV, Jessica Speak presented Gossamer on our home turf in a concert of music for the clarinet with Lynn Musco and Eric P. Mandat. The concert took place in Lee Chapel, Stetson University.
JUNE 30, 2022
My most recent work, Gossamer, for unaccompanied clarinet, was written for my Stetson University colleague, Jessica Speak, who premiered the piece at the International Clarinet Association's ClarinetFest 2022, held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada.
My most recent work, Gossamer, for unaccompanied clarinet, was written for my Stetson University colleague, Jessica Speak, who premiered the piece at the International Clarinet Association's ClarinetFest 2022, held at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada.
APRIL 7, 2019
I am very happy to have been offered the opportunity to collaborate once again with the Boston New Music Initiative, who asked me to write a piece of music based on a painting by artist Melanie Long. The new work was premiered by the ensemble during their "Beauty of the Line" concert. 7:30 p.m., The Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St.
I am very happy to have been offered the opportunity to collaborate once again with the Boston New Music Initiative, who asked me to write a piece of music based on a painting by artist Melanie Long. The new work was premiered by the ensemble during their "Beauty of the Line" concert. 7:30 p.m., The Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St.
MARCH 31, 2019
I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works will be performed by Chatter as part of the 2019 SCI National Conference. The concert will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Las Puertas, 1512 1st St., Albuquerque, New Mexico.
I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works will be performed by Chatter as part of the 2019 SCI National Conference. The concert will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Las Puertas, 1512 1st St., Albuquerque, New Mexico.
MARCH 7-9, 2019
I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works is scheduled to be performed during this year's TUTTI Festival at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. The time and location of the concert are still TBA.
I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works is scheduled to be performed during this year's TUTTI Festival at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. The time and location of the concert are still TBA.
FEBRUARY 16, 2019
The Boston New Music Initiative will include Invocation, for solo violin, on their <3 concert. 7:30 p.m., Third Life Studios, 33 Union Square, Somerville, MA
The Boston New Music Initiative will include Invocation, for solo violin, on their <3 concert. 7:30 p.m., Third Life Studios, 33 Union Square, Somerville, MA
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Students from Stetson University's School of Music will perform One: a springtime bagatelle during the Sounds New XXII concert. 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Stetson University
Students from Stetson University's School of Music will perform One: a springtime bagatelle during the Sounds New XXII concert. 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Stetson University
APRIL 3, 2018:
Lonnie's new work for string orchestra, . . . this drop of hope . . . , will be premiered by the ensemble for which it was written: the Stetson University Chamber Orchestra. Anthony Hose conducts. 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Stetson University
Lonnie's new work for string orchestra, . . . this drop of hope . . . , will be premiered by the ensemble for which it was written: the Stetson University Chamber Orchestra. Anthony Hose conducts. 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel, Stetson University
MARCH 31, 2018:
Many Named Beloved, twelve short songs on the poetry of Samuel Menashe for coloratura soprano and piano, will be performed during the College Music Society's Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. 12:00 p.m., Edwards Recital Hall
Many Named Beloved, twelve short songs on the poetry of Samuel Menashe for coloratura soprano and piano, will be performed during the College Music Society's Mid-Atlantic Chapter Conference at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. 12:00 p.m., Edwards Recital Hall
NOVEMBER 14, 2017:
Professor of Flute, Tammy Phillips, and Professor of Cello, David Bjella, will perform I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works as part of the Stetson University School of Music's Sounds New concert: 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel.
Professor of Flute, Tammy Phillips, and Professor of Cello, David Bjella, will perform I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works as part of the Stetson University School of Music's Sounds New concert: 7:30 p.m., Lee Chapel.
AUGUST 1, 2017:
A spectacular performance of I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works, Lonnie's Jethro-Tull-inspired duo for flute and cello, has been recorded and released on Albany Records by The Jano Duo: Naomi Seidman, flute, and Jonathan Dexter, cello. Click here to listen to the recording on YouTube.
A spectacular performance of I Am and I Watch the Drama of Works, Lonnie's Jethro-Tull-inspired duo for flute and cello, has been recorded and released on Albany Records by The Jano Duo: Naomi Seidman, flute, and Jonathan Dexter, cello. Click here to listen to the recording on YouTube.
JUNE 24, 2017:
Lonnie's work for unaccompanied cello, Nefarious, will be performed as part of the Mise-En Music Festival at the Taipei Cultural Center, 1 E 42nd St., New York, NY 10017.
Lonnie's work for unaccompanied cello, Nefarious, will be performed as part of the Mise-En Music Festival at the Taipei Cultural Center, 1 E 42nd St., New York, NY 10017.
APRIL 22, 2017:
Last April, Lonnie was selected as the winner of the Boston New Music Initiative's 4th Annual Commissioning Competition. On April 22, the ensemble will premiere the work written for them, SONIC LANDSCAPE: After the Rain. The performance will take place at 8:00, with a pre-concert discussion beginning at 7:30, at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143.
Last April, Lonnie was selected as the winner of the Boston New Music Initiative's 4th Annual Commissioning Competition. On April 22, the ensemble will premiere the work written for them, SONIC LANDSCAPE: After the Rain. The performance will take place at 8:00, with a pre-concert discussion beginning at 7:30, at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016:
On a program of contemporary American song entitled, The Goddess Wept, soprano Maggie Finnegan will perform Lonnie's song cycle, Many Named Beloved, as part of Capital Fringe's Chamber Music Series. The concert is at 8pm in the Trinidad Theater, Logan Fringe Arts Space, 1358 Florida Ave. NE, Washington D.C. 20002.
On a program of contemporary American song entitled, The Goddess Wept, soprano Maggie Finnegan will perform Lonnie's song cycle, Many Named Beloved, as part of Capital Fringe's Chamber Music Series. The concert is at 8pm in the Trinidad Theater, Logan Fringe Arts Space, 1358 Florida Ave. NE, Washington D.C. 20002.