Austin Symphony trumpeter Ephraim Owens, Sam Lipman premiere concerto “American Splendor”
I wanted a piece that belonged to Austin.
Review: MoonFall by Red Nightfall Dance Theatre and Density512
So powerful, and then so tender… deeply and profoundly from the heart.
Austin Symphony Orchestra to debut local composer's work this month
Our dream was to put Austin Jazz legend Ephraim Owens in front of the symphony… it has everything you would think about great American music, and from an Australian no less.
Interview with Sam Lipman: American Splendor (YouTube)
The minutia of jazz is not written down anywhere… I wanted to capture Ephraim’s authenticity and sanctify it with an orchestra.
American Splendor with Peter Bay and Sam Lipman
Grateful that the ASO are opening the doors and bringing new works in.
Top Twelve Classical Highlights of 2024
Selected highlight for MoonFall.
Feature & interview: Sam Lipman premieres Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra