Chicago Tribune Review: Muti, Montgomery & Rachmaninov 2
“Transfigure to Grace made plain what Chicago audiences already know: Montgomery is behind some of the most idiomatic and irresistible string writing being penned right now.”
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World Premiere of Transfigure to Grace at CSO
Riccardo Muti conducts the world premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Transfigure to Grace with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra May 11 – May 16
Jessie named Musical America’s Composer of the Year
Musical America has named Jessie as Composer of the Year, alongside other award recipients Hilary Hahn, Seymon Bychkov, and Yuval Sharon.
Bard Conservatory appoints Jessie as Faculty Composer-in-Residence
Beginning in Fall 2022, Jessie will join the The Bard College Conservatory of Music alongside fellow composer Missy Mazzoli.
‘Loudmouth’ Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
With an original score by Jessie and Joel Goodman, the feature-length documentary explores the multifaceted figure that is Rev. Al Sharpton.
Chicago Symphony appoints Jessie as Mead Composer-in-Residence
Taking effect in July 2021, the three-year residency includes — among else — the commissioning of three new works for the orchestra, and curation of CSO MusicNOW.
Awadagin Pratt & A Far Cry Record ‘Rounds’ with New Amsterdam Records
As part of the collaborative commissioning project that is Rounds, acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt will record the work with Grammy-nominated ensemble A Far Cry in summer 2022 with New Amsterdam Records. Watch this space! See Events page for upcoming live performances…
Watch: Power to the People! with Dudamel and the LA Phil
Jessie speaks with Gustavo Dudamel and curates a special LA Phil SOUND/STAGE program, including Records From a Vanishing City and music by Ellen Reid.
‘I Have Something to Say’ to pay tribute to powerful women at Cincinnati May Festival
The Cathedral Choral Society and Cincinnati Symphony will premiere the work on May 28th.
Jessie Takes Residence in Ravinia as RSMI Composer-in-Residence
From June 27 to July 1, Jessie worked closely with the 2022 Piano & Strings fellows, providing lessons and coaching them on her repertoire. The residency work culminated with performances of Source Code, Break Away, and Peace on July 2.