On June 22nd, the BBC will broadcast the UK premiere of Arlene Sierra's Seattle Symphony commission Moler (2012), performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Grant Llewellyn conductor. The Sierra work completes this week's edition of Radio 3's Hear and Now, which also includes works by distinguished 20th-c women composers Elisabeth Lutyens and Priaulx Rainier. Click here to listen (from 2230 BST, June 22nd, and for one week after).
On June 23rd, violinist Anthony Marwood and cellist Richard Lester will give the world premiere of Sierra's new duo Avian Mirrors at the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival in East Sussex, England. There will also be a pre-concert interview with the composer. Click here for more information.
Avian Mirrors will receive its North American premiere at the Yellow Barn Music Festival as part of Arlene Sierra's composer residency in July 2013. Check out the Performances page on this site for details.
Game of Attrition CD
Game of Attrition: Arlene Sierra, Vol. 2, is Sierra's orchestral portrait disc, released by Bridge Records to international critical acclaim.