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'''Alea III''' is a [[Boston, Massachusetts]]-based music ensemble that is devoted to the promotion, performance, and teaching of [[contemporary classical music]]. |
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== About the |
== About the ensemble == |
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Alea III was founded in 1978 by Music Director [[Theodore Antoniou]], the third such ensemble organized by him (following Alea II at [[Stanford University]]). |
Alea III was founded in 1978 by Music Director [[Theodore Antoniou]], the third such ensemble organized by him (following Alea II at [[Stanford University]]).<ref>{{cite news | first=Amy | last=Laskowski | title=Musicians Celebrate Theodore Antoniou | date=March 25, 2008 | url =http://www.bu.edu/today/2008/musicians-celebrate-theodore-antoniou/ | work =BU Today | access-date = 2012-11-27 }}</ref> Alea III is the contemporary music ensemble in residence at [[Boston University]] and presents several concerts each season, all of which offer complimentary admission. |
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The name of the ensemble is derived from multiple sources: the Greek word |
The name of the ensemble is derived from multiple sources: the Greek word ''alea'' means "to wander," and in Latin, ''alea'' refers to "a die or dice used for playing at games of chance." [[Aleatoric music]] is also a source of inspiration; in the context of the ensemble, it concerns the expression of a multiplicity of musical directions, styles, and [[performance practice]]s.<ref>Dyer, Richard (7 April 2000). [https://web.archive.org/web/20160311214933/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8593432.html "Concert Will Aid Alea III, Antoniou's Lifelong Classroom"]. ''[[Boston Globe]]''. {{link note|note=Partial story rendition from HighBeam.com archive.}}</ref> In all, the group has performed more than 1,300 works by over 750 composers, including pieces by [[Iannis Xenakis]],<ref>{{cite news | first=Brian | last=Schuth | title=Patchwork Monologue with Evocative Music | date=November 15, 2012 | url =http://classical-scene.com/2012/11/15/patchwork-monologue/ | work =The Boston Musical Intelligencer | access-date = 2012-11-27 }}</ref> [[György Ligeti]], and [[Arvo Pärt]].<ref>{{cite news|first=David |last=Cleary |title=Alea III: Alea International |date=March 21, 2005 |url=http://www.newmusicon.org/reviews2005/aleaIII2005.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051217160843/http://www.newmusicon.org/reviews2005/aleaIII2005.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 17, 2005 |work=New Music Connoisseur |access-date=2012-11-27 }}</ref> |
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Alea III has recorded for the [[FM Records]], |
Alea III has recorded for the [[FM Records]], Navona Records, and [[Capstone Records]] labels. |
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== International Composition Competition == |
== ALEA III International Composition Competition == |
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In addition to performances, Alea III holds an annual [[musical composition]] competition open to young professional composers under 40 years old. Established in 1979, the competition has produced more than 6,500 new scores, 215 of which have been performed. A prize of $2500 [[USD]] is awarded to the composer of the winning piece. This competition is notable for allowing the submission of a wide range of performing forces, from solo instrument or voice up to a fifteen player chamber ensemble. Duration requirements vary widely as well, from 6 to 15 minutes. Among the composers whose work the ensemble has premiered are [[Lukas Foss]]<ref>{{cite news | first=Mark | last=DeVoto |
In addition to performances, Alea III holds an annual [[musical composition]] competition open to young professional composers under 40 years old. Established in 1979, the competition has produced more than 6,500 new scores, 215 of which have been performed. A prize of $2500 [[USD]] is awarded to the composer of the winning piece. This competition is notable for allowing the submission of a wide range of performing forces, from solo instrument or voice up to a fifteen player chamber ensemble. Duration requirements vary widely as well, from 6 to 15 minutes. Among the composers whose work the ensemble has premiered are [[Lukas Foss]],<ref>{{cite news | first=Mark | last=DeVoto | title=Alea III, Former Students, Celebrate Lukas Foss | date=March 4, 2010 | url =http://classical-scene.com/2010/03/04/alea-iii-former-students-celebrate-lukas-foss/ | work =The Boston Musical Intelligencer | access-date = 2012-11-27 }}</ref> [[Aaron Jay Kernis]], [[Andy Vores]], and [[Laura Schwendinger]]. |
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== Selected |
== Selected discography == |
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* [http://www.nikoskypourgos.com/en/music/disc/silence_the_king_is_listening Nikos Kypourgos, Silence, the king is listening (1994) short musical for soprano, tenor, baritone, female chorus and chamber orchestra (FM Records)] |
* [http://www.nikoskypourgos.com/en/music/disc/silence_the_king_is_listening Nikos Kypourgos, Silence, the king is listening (1994) short musical for soprano, tenor, baritone, female chorus and chamber orchestra (FM Records)] |
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* [http://www.capstonerecords.org/CPS-8639.html Laura Schwendinger, Chamber Concerto (1993) for piano and mixed ensemble of 16 players (Capstone Records)] |
* [http://www.capstonerecords.org/CPS-8639.html Laura Schwendinger, Chamber Concerto (1993) for piano and mixed ensemble of 16 players (Capstone Records)] |
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* [https://www.amazon.com/Kleemation-Other-Works-Duo-2/dp/B00925TAAU/ Elizabeth Vercoe, Despite our differences #1 (1984) for violin, cello & piano (Navona Records)] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.aleaiii.com/ ALEA III website] |
* [http://www.aleaiii.com/ ALEA III website] |
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* [http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2419&State_2872=2&composerId_2872=2936 Theodore Antoniou website] |
* [http://www.schirmer.com/default.aspx?TabId=2419&State_2872=2&composerId_2872=2936 Theodore Antoniou website] |
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[[Category:Contemporary classical music ensembles]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:45, 24 October 2023
Alea III is a Boston, Massachusetts-based music ensemble that is devoted to the promotion, performance, and teaching of contemporary classical music.
About the ensemble
[edit]Alea III was founded in 1978 by Music Director Theodore Antoniou, the third such ensemble organized by him (following Alea II at Stanford University).[1] Alea III is the contemporary music ensemble in residence at Boston University and presents several concerts each season, all of which offer complimentary admission.
The name of the ensemble is derived from multiple sources: the Greek word alea means "to wander," and in Latin, alea refers to "a die or dice used for playing at games of chance." Aleatoric music is also a source of inspiration; in the context of the ensemble, it concerns the expression of a multiplicity of musical directions, styles, and performance practices.[2] In all, the group has performed more than 1,300 works by over 750 composers, including pieces by Iannis Xenakis,[3] György Ligeti, and Arvo Pärt.[4]
Alea III has recorded for the FM Records, Navona Records, and Capstone Records labels.
ALEA III International Composition Competition
[edit]In addition to performances, Alea III holds an annual musical composition competition open to young professional composers under 40 years old. Established in 1979, the competition has produced more than 6,500 new scores, 215 of which have been performed. A prize of $2500 USD is awarded to the composer of the winning piece. This competition is notable for allowing the submission of a wide range of performing forces, from solo instrument or voice up to a fifteen player chamber ensemble. Duration requirements vary widely as well, from 6 to 15 minutes. Among the composers whose work the ensemble has premiered are Lukas Foss,[5] Aaron Jay Kernis, Andy Vores, and Laura Schwendinger.
Selected discography
[edit]- Nikos Kypourgos, Silence, the king is listening (1994) short musical for soprano, tenor, baritone, female chorus and chamber orchestra (FM Records)
- Laura Schwendinger, Chamber Concerto (1993) for piano and mixed ensemble of 16 players (Capstone Records)
- Elizabeth Vercoe, Despite our differences #1 (1984) for violin, cello & piano (Navona Records)
References
[edit]- ^ Laskowski, Amy (March 25, 2008). "Musicians Celebrate Theodore Antoniou". BU Today. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ Dyer, Richard (7 April 2000). "Concert Will Aid Alea III, Antoniou's Lifelong Classroom". Boston Globe. (Partial story rendition from HighBeam.com archive.)
- ^ Schuth, Brian (November 15, 2012). "Patchwork Monologue with Evocative Music". The Boston Musical Intelligencer. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ Cleary, David (March 21, 2005). "Alea III: Alea International". New Music Connoisseur. Archived from the original on December 17, 2005. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ DeVoto, Mark (March 4, 2010). "Alea III, Former Students, Celebrate Lukas Foss". The Boston Musical Intelligencer. Retrieved 2012-11-27.