Composer Premieres
Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration in Contemporary Classical Music
Thomas Piercy has Premiered almost 400 Pieces Composed for Him, Redefining the Clarinet and Hichiriki Landscape
Thomas Piercy has Premiered almost 400 Pieces Composed for Him, Redefining the Clarinet and Hichiriki Landscape
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The works - for clarinet, bass clarinet, or hichiriki - include solo pieces, duos, trios, quartets, larger mixed ensembles, concertos and double concertos. They include a wide variety of styles of music, from contemporary classical to Japanese avant-garde; from the abstract to minimalism; from J-pop to jazz-influenced pieces.
Piercy has had the opportunity to work with many of these composers. The composers have ranged from 10 to 98 years of age, and come from all walks of life and experience: from elementary and university students to university professors; from self-taught composers to composers with PhDs; from emerging composers to composers that have won such prominent awards as the Grammy Award, the Latin Grammy Award, the Takemitsu Prize, the Geneva Prize, and the Pulitzer Prize. Renowned clarinetist and hichiriki player Thomas Piercy continues his groundbreaking musical journey, captivating audiences and composers alike with his unwavering dedication to the promotion and performance of contemporary classical music. With an extraordinary repertoire that spans across genres and styles, Piercy has recently reached an astonishing milestone by premiering almost 400 compositions specifically composed for him by over 250 different composers. This exceptional feat not only showcases his exceptional artistry but also highlights his commitment to pushing the boundaries of the clarinet and the hichiriki as a solo instrument. Collaboration and innovation have been at the core of Piercy's career, and his collaboration with composers from around the world has resulted in an unparalleled body of work. Piercy's open-mindedness and eagerness to explore new musical horizons have attracted the attention of numerous contemporary composers, who were inspired to create new works tailored to his virtuosic abilities. The list of composers seen below serves as a testament to this remarkable achievement. It proudly presents an extensive list of composers' premieres that span a diverse range of musical styles, including classical, avant-garde, experimental, and cross-cultural compositions. Each premiere represents a collaboration between Piercy and a visionary composer, resulting in a symbiotic relationship that pushes the boundaries of the clarinet's expressive capabilities. The clarinet and the hichiriki are both capable of evoking a wide range of emotions. Piercy's collaboration with composers has further expanded the repertoire of these instruments, allowing them to explore uncharted territories and embrace new sonic landscapes. From hauntingly introspective solos to virtuosic displays of technical mastery, Piercy's performances of these premieres showcase the depth and breadth of musical possibilities inherent in both instruments. One of the remarkable aspects of Piercy's approach is his commitment to working closely with composers throughout the creative process. By fostering a collaborative environment, he ensures that the composers' visions are fully realized. This dedication to collaboration has earned him the admiration and respect of composers worldwide, who recognize his ability to bring their musical ideas to life with authenticity and nuance. Piercy's premieres have taken place in prestigious venues and festivals around the globe. His performances provide a platform for discovering new compositional voices and exploring the evolution of contemporary classical music. In addition to his premieres, Piercy has also championed the recording and dissemination of these unique compositions that showcase the wealth of music composed for him. These recordings not only allow the wider audience to experience the richness and diversity of contemporary clarinet and hichiriki repertoire but also provide a lasting legacy of Piercy's artistic contributions. Thomas Piercy's dedication to expanding the repertoire for the clarinet and the hichiriki and his premieres of over 300 compositions demonstrate the transformative power of artistic collaboration, pushing the boundaries of expressive capabilities and redefining its role in the classical music landscape. As Piercy continues to inspire composers, his ongoing journey serves as an inspiration to musicians, composers, and music enthusiasts around the world. Through his passion and unwavering commitment to musical excellence, he paves the way for future generations of performers to embrace and contribute to the ever-evolving world of contemporary classical music. |
A partial list of composers whose works have been premiered by Thomas Piercy.
Most of these works were composed specifically for Mr. Piercy.
Most of these works were composed specifically for Mr. Piercy.
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Eliane Aberdam
Jake Adams Ramin Akhavijou Beth Anderson Nantenaina Andriamorasata Vahan Luder Artinian Alyssa Aska Lera Auerbach Armando Ayala Milton Babbit Trevor Bachman Rodrigo Baggio Guy Barash Greg Bartholomew Michael Begay Richard Rodney Bennett Helga Beier Jean-Patrick Besingrand Can Bilir John Bilotta Gordon Francis Blaney, Jr. Allan Blank Ed Bland Philippe Bodin David Bohn Victoria Bond Seth Boustead Erik Branch Susan Brewster Scott Brickman Margaret Brouwer Julius Bucsis Canary Burton John Cage Oliver Cameron Nerissa Campbell Ross James Carey Andrea Casarrubios Utsyo Chakraborty Wendy Mae Chambers Corey Chang Kanokpak Changwitchukarn Kevin Charoensri Chen Yi Yihan Chen Hippocrates Cheng Monica Chew Young-Shin Choi William Coble Andy Cohen Steve Cohen Michael Coleman Philip Czapłowski Douglas DaSilva Seth David Andrew Davis Malcolm Dedman David Del Tredici Paul Dice Nick Didkovsky Dominic Dousa Peter Eotvos Alan Elkins Reena Esmail Elisenda Fabrégas David Fetherolf Dagmar Feyen Jay Fluellen Donal Fox Jim Fox Michael Frazier Reiko Fueting Gilbert Galindo Paolo Geminiani Whitney George Lyudmilla German Gardika Gigih David Gonzalez Jacob Goodman Ulf Grahn Eli Greenhoe Adam Giese Nicolas Gilbert Jacob Goodman Melissa Grey Daron Hagen Jin Hee Han Daniel Hass David Heuser Jennifer Higdon Joel Hobbs Kevin Holland Katherine Hoover Cindi Hsu Zhihua Hu Silas Huff Justin Hung Simon Hutchinson Kento Iwasaki Daryl Jamieson Kittiphan Janbuala Jack Jarrett Wang Jie JP Jofre Emil Khoury Cheng Jin Koh Sakiko Kosaka Steven Kreamer Yohei Kurihara Tim Labor Benjamin Lees Paul Yeon Lee Tania León Jane Leslie Darin Lewis Bin Li 李彬 Chihchun Chi-sun Lee 李志純 Qi Li Lukas Ligeti Elizabeth Lim David Loeb Piyawat Louilarpprasert Raymond Luedeke Joshua Banks Mailman Linda Marcel Eli Marshall Matt Mason Peri Mauer William Mayer Daniel Mihai Dom Minasi Paul Morin Sandro Montalto Beata Moon Luigi Morleo David Morneau Charalambos Navrozidis Alon Nechustan Ian Ng James Soe Nyun Sean O'Boyle Takeshi Ogawa Lucas Oickle Sergey Oskolkov Fernando Otero Manos Panayiotakis Akmal Parwez Alla Pavlova Joseph Perhson Troy Peters Hoàng Phó Jonathan Pieslak Russell Platt Gene Pritsker Ugo Raimondi Renaldo Ramai Fabio Rambelli Giuseppe Rapisarda Marty Regan Dana Richardson André Ristic Aaron Robinson Robert Xavier Rodriguez Erin Rogers Manly Romero Paul Anthony Romero Ned Rorem Michael Rose Richard Rosenfeld Marjorie Rusche Michael Schelle Colleen Schmuckal Brian Schober David Schober Allen Schulz Thomas Schuttenhelm Edward Schocker Thanakarn Schofield Jose Serebrier Candra Bangun Setyawan Alex Shanafelt Emma Shifrin Bob Siebert Nina Siniakova John Spartan Steven Serpa Bob Siebert Samuel Stokes David Su Dorian Tabb Conrad Tao David Taylor Emilio Teubal Olav Anton Thommessen Daniel Thompson Ruben Toledo Douglas Townsend Jane Wang Xinyang Wang Frank Warren Dalit Warshaw Kyle Wernke Frances White Blair Whittington Benjamin Williams Donald Reid Womack Rain Worthington Russell Wimbish David Wolfson Dalen Wuest Anna Vriend Sebastien Zaczek Parsa Zandi |
會田瑞樹 Mizuki Aita
AYUO 坂野嘉彦 Yoshihiko Banno 大胡恵 Kei Daigo 藤倉大 Dai Fujikura 合屋正虎 Masatora Goya 平井 京子 Kyoko Hirai 平山 智 Tomo Hirayama 細川 俊夫 Toshio Hosokawa 一柳慧 Toshi Ichiyanagi 井上一平 Ippei Inoue 石井美栄子 Mieko Ishii 清水一徹 Shimizu Ittetsu 伊藤美由紀 Miyuki Ito 岩岡一志 Kazushi Iwaoka 伊左治直 Sunao Isaji 川上統 Osamu Kawakami 川崎真由子 Mayuko Kawasaki 橘川琢 Migaku Kitsukawa 小林祥恵 Sachie Kobayashi Akari Komura 桑原ゆう Yu Kuwabara 増本 伎共子 Kikuko Massumoto 松本祐一 Yuichi Matsumoto マクイーン時田深山 Miyama McQueen-Tokita 三界秀実 Hidemi Mikai 三木稔 Miki Minoru 見澤ゆかり Yukari Misawa 森田泰之進 Yasunoshin Morita 村松崇継 Takatsugu Muramatsu 長生 淳 Jun Nagao Akemi Naito 中堀海都 Kaito Nakahori Kaori Nakano 西村 朗 Akira Nishimura 小栗克裕 Katsuhiro Oguri 大江千里 Senri Oe 大羽田 大輔 Daisuke Ohata Koh Okumura 佐原詩音 Shion Sahara 酒井健治 Kenji Sakai 坂本 龍 Ryuichi Sakamoto Miho Sasaki 沢井 忠夫 Tadao Sawai 清水チャートリー Chatori Shimizu 下山一二三 Hifumi Shimoyama 篠原 眞 Makoto Shinohara 白藤淳一 Junichi Shirafuji 鈴木治行 Haruyuki Suzuki 鷹羽弘晃 Hiroaki Takaha 高橋久美子 Kumiko Takahashi 田中カレン Karen Tanaka 田中 翔一朗 Shoichiro Tanaka 田口和行 Kazuyuki Taguchi 壺井 一歩 Ippo Tsuboi 徳山美奈子 Minako Tokuyama 内田輝 Akira Uchida 梅本佑利 Yuri Umemoto Kenjiro Urata 宇澤とも子 Tomoko Uzawa 薮田翔一 Shoichi Yabuta 山田悠人 Yuto Yamada 山口恭子 Kyoko Yamaguchi 山本和智 Kazutomo Yamamoto 山本 哲也 Tetsuya Yamamoto 吉仲 淳 Atsushi Yoshinaka 湯浅譲二 Joji Yuasa |