Apple Orange Pair is the proud recipient of an American Harp Society grant to commission a new piece for horn and harp from Rachel Brandwein! We are excited to begin this collaboration with Rachel, whose solo and chamber works for harp were showcased in a performance by Rachel herself at the American Harp Society’s conference in New Orleans earlier this summer. This will be our first time working with a composer who is also an accomplished and recognized harpist. We can’t wait to see what she writes for us!
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We have a new piece!
We are thrilled to announce that we have been collaborating with composer Rachel Devorah Trapp on a new piece for harp and horn. Rachel’s new piece, Citrina Migration, will receive its premiere performances during our January 2015 tour of Virginia, including a special performance at the University of Virginia-Charlottesville, where Rachel is a resident Jefferson Scholar and doctoral candidate in music composition. We are thrilled to be working with a composer of this caliber and creativity, who also happens to be a horn player!
Stay tuned for upcoming performances so you don’t miss out on Citrina Migration!
First Virginia tour wrap-up
Setting up for our concert in Tazewell in this lovely little recital hall.
As January draws to a close, we are happy to report a successful first venture into the world of touring together! We presented two full-length performances in southwest Virginia earlier this month: first at the Southwestern Virginia Music Academy in Tazewell, and then at Bluefield College in Bluefield.
Rehearsing in Harman Chapel at Bluefield College
We were also impressed by the enthusiasm of our audiences in both locations. In Tazewell, the little recital hall we performed in was nearly packed, and we were greeted afterwards by a beautifully-laid-out reception with delicious cookies and homemade punch. At Bluefield College, we had easily over 100 people in attendance (a new record for a horn and harp concert!). The head of the college’s music department affirmed that this was an almost unprecedented turnout for an event of its type.
Emily was thrilled to be performing in a new (to her) area of the U.S., especially since southwest Virginia has a proper respect for band programs and brass instruments. It was great to meet so many ardent brass fans, from young students to community members to fellow professionals, who attended both concerts and talked personally with us afterwards. Emily also had the privilege of serving as a guest clinician for the brass methods class of music education majors at Bluefield College.
We can’t wait until 2015, when we are planning to have a second Virginia tour!
Hello from East River Mountain in Bluefield, West Virginia!
Apple Orange Pair in Virginia
We are excited to unveil our touring concert program for 2014! First on our list are the towns of Tazewell and Bluefield, both in southwest Virginia. All concerts are free admission with a suggested pay-as-you-can donation. Here are details and a lovely concert poster:
Refreshing Sounds: A Concert of Music for Horn and Harp
Featuring music by Jan Koetsier, Claude Debussy, Russell Nadel, Michael Weinstein-Reiman, and S. Beth May
Southwestern Virginia Music Academy
Saturday, January 11, at 7:30pm
112 Railroad Ave
North Tazewell, VA
Bluefield College
Tuesday, January 14, at 7:30pm
Harman Chapel
Bluefield, VA
Announcing our Album Release Concert and Party Nov 9!
Join us to celebrate the release of our first album!
Apple Orange Pair “Seeds”
Release Concert and Party
Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 4PM
Christ Presbyterian Church
135 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT
(view our Facebook event)
The free concert will last about an hour, with a champagne reception and CD signing to follow.
“Seeds” is the result of our successful Kickstarter campaign last year. It’s been a long yet satisfying year of rehearsing, recording, editing, and designing, and now it’s finally paying off. Our concert on November 9 will feature music from the album and other favorites from our first three years as a duo. In addition to CDs in beautifully-designed packages, “Seeds” will soon be available for digital download from iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, and other sites.