Milton Babbitt

Premieres

Autobiography of the Eye (after Paul Oyster) was presented in 2004 by Judith Bettina and Fred Sherry. Concerti for Orchestra was first heard in a January 2005 performance by the Boston (MA) Symphony under the direction of James Levine.

Performances

Several pieces were heard in recital April 23, 2004: Philomel, Judith Bettina, soprano; Whirled Series, Marilyn Nouken and Tamar Sullivan; and All Set, conducted by Jeff Milarsky.

Recordings

String Quartet No. 6 (Tzadik), Sherry Quartet Septet; But Equal (Musical Observations), conducted by Paul Zukofsky; Swan Song No. 1 (Bridge), Cygnus Ensemble

Further Information

• 2002-2003 American Composers Update