Nancy Galbraith****

Nancy Galbraith has emerged as one of the present era’s most accomplished composers of contemporary classical music. “Galbraith’s work possesses genuine melody, with a sweeping American character—at time, almost cinematic in their arc; her harmonies are transparent and attractive . . . ,” says CollegiumUSA. Her works are regularly performed and broadcast worldwide. With major contributions to the repertoires of symphony orchestras, concert choirs, wind ensembles, chamber ensembles, and soloists, she plays a leading role in defining “the sound of classical music” in today’s concert halls. Her music has been directed by some of the world’s leading conductors, including Gennady Rozhdetsvensky, Mariss Jansons, Keith Lockhart, Sidney Harth, Samuel Jones, and Robert Page. Her compositions are featured on numerous recordings, including releases on the Élan, Klavier, Albany, and Ocean record labels. Galbraith resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she is Professor of Composition and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University and Music Director and Organist at Christ Lutheran Church. Her music is published in the U.S. by Subito Music Publishing (ASCAP), and distributed internationally by Boosey & Hawkes. You are invited to visit the composer’s website at: www.nancygalbraith.com.

Premiere

Sonata for bassoon and piano was introduced in February 2005 by Eric Goldman and Donna Amato, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. In April, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (PA) and Academy Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Page, presented the premiere of Requiem, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, PA.

Recordings

Atacama: “Atacama Sonata,” “Inquiet Spirits,” “Wind Symphony No. 1,” “Piano Sonata No. 1,” “Dos Danzas Latinas;” Albany Records, TROY 556. Four Chamber Works: “String Quartet No. 1,” “Incantation and Allegro,” “Aeolian Muses,” “Rhythms and Rituals;” ÉLAN Recordings, CD-82414. Internal Combustion: “Elfin Thunderbolt;” Klavier, K-11119. Dream Catchers: “Danza de los Duendes;” Klavier, KCD-11089. Mujeras de las Américas: “Aeolian Muses;” Quindecim Recordings, QP-043. New Energy From the Americas: “Piano Concerto No. 1,” Ocean Records, OR-101.

****SAI Honorary Members

Further Information

• 2003-2004 American Composers Update
• 2001-2002 American Composers Update
• 1997-1998 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online