NEWS AND PERFORMANCES
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Kirsten Soriano's forthcoming album with commercial recordings of her Dream-Paths and the Waters of Time song cycles featuring multiple time Grammy-Award winning singer, Estelí Gomez, will soon be released.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, is now available on the Glass Tire streaming platform. Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at Claremount 5 Theater, Los Angeles, California July 29-July 30, 2024. Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at Glendale Theater, Los Angeles, California on July 29-July 30, 2024. |
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at Town Center 5 Theater, Los Angeles, California on July 29, 2024.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Denton, Texas on May 2, 2024.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened Monica Film Center, Los Angeles, California on July 29-July 30, 2024."A Time for Everything" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Creation" for chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by musicians at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Eternal Light" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Hear My Voice" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Love is Patient" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Odes of Praise" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Eternal Light" for SATB choir and chamber orchestra from Canticles from the Ends of the Earth was performed by singers and performers at the University of North Texas conducted by Caleb Thompson in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Unfold" for solo viola was premiered by Susan Dubois in Voertman Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 14, 2024.
"Air Particulates" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"As One Listens" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Between Staying and Going" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"I Will be Free" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Let us Come Together" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Now I Remember" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Proud Blooms" for SATB choir from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"Storm Clouds are Gathering" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
"The Place Where I Live" for SATB choir" from Mis-Lead: An Untold Landscape multimedia piece was presented by the Verdigris Ensemble at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas, from April 5-7, 2024.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at the Ethnograph Film Festival in Paris, France from March 28, 2024 - March 31, 2024.
"Breathturn" for SATB choir was performed by the Verdigris Ensemble at Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Texas on December 1-3, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at the CineSol Film Festival, McAllen, Texas, United States of America on November 30, 2023.
The Verdigris Ensemble was awarded $40,000 from TACA--Transforming Lives Through The Arts, to commission Kirsten Soriano to compose Mis-lead: An Untold Landscape which is "a stunningly sobering account of West Dallas’s lead-infused past shines a light on one of the most impactful environmental challenges in the City’s history. In collaboration with Dallas Free Press – using eye-witness accounts, newspaper articles, city council transcripts, and community conversations – Verdigris mixes bilingual poetry with docu-journalism to chronicle a community in need. This dynamic new work honors the generations of Dallasites affected by lead-smelting, reminding us that the first step to environmental justice starts right here at home."
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack was broadcasted on PBS-Kera on October 27, 2023.
"Aqua Luminous" for violin and harp was performed by the Crimson Duo at the International Harp Competition at Auer Hall at the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America on October 23, 2023.
"Flutter" for violin and harp" was performed by the Crimson Duo at the International Harp Competition in Auer Hall at the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana on October 23, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened at the Santa Fe Film Festival in Sante Fe, New Mexico on October 18, 2023.
"Aqua Luminous" for violin and harp was performed by the Crimson Duo at the Arts Foundation of Saint Andrew at Saint Andrew Church in Plano, Texas on October 15, 2023.
"Flutter" for violin and harp" was performed by the Crimson Duo at the Arts Foundation of Saint Andrew at Saint Andrew Church in Plano, Texas on October 15, 2023.
"Aqua Luminous" for violin and harp" was performed by the Crimson Duo in the Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on October 9, 2023.
"Flutter" for violin and harp," Crimson Duo, Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater at the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas on October 9, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened by the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival, Houston, Texas on September 22, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened by the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on September 16, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened by the South Texas International Film Festival, Edinburg, Texas on September 15, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened by the University Film & Video Association, Cleveland, Ohio on July 19, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack was screened by Tyler Museum of Art, Tyler, Texas, United States of America on June 24, 2023.
Kirsten Soriano was appointed Associate Dean for Operations in the College of Music at the University of North Texas on May 22, 2023.
In Search of Imagery for sinfonietta, conducted by Jordan Smith, was performed at Saint Ignacius Church in Baltimore, Maryland on May 6-7, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, won the 2023 Dallas Historical Commission Award.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was an official selected of the Dallas International Film Festival and was screened May 4, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was an official selected of the Thin Line Film Festival and was performed April 30, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was an official selected of the Dallas International Film Festival and was premiered April 29, 2023.
"By the Shore" for piano trio and dancers, choreographed by Sumi Srikanth, was performed in Margot Jones Performance Hal at Texas Women's University on April 23, 2023.
"By the Shore" for piano trio and dancers, choreographed by Sumi Srikanth, was performed in Margot Jones Performance Hal at Texas Women's University on April 22, 2023.
"By the Shore" for piano trio and dancers, choreographed by Sumi Srikanth, was performed in Margot Jones Performance Hal at Texas Women's University on April 21, 2023.
"Drift" for marimba quartet was premiered by Heartland Marimba Quartet at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota on April 1, 2023.
"By the Shore" for piano trio and dancers, choreographed by Sumi Srikanth, was performed at Texas Women's University on March 31, 2023.
Breaking the Code, a feature film by Michael Flanagan for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack, was screened on their Works in Progress series at Austin Public in Austin, Texas on December 15, 2022.
"Elemental" for clarinet, harp, marimba, xylophone and violin recorded for an augmented realty application with visual artwork by Jenny Okun presented in the Merill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the University of North Texas on October 27, 2022.
"Echoes" for solo piano recorded by Matthew McCright was commercially released by the Proper Canary Label October 11, 2022.
"As if Snow" for harp, vibraphone and piano performed by Voices of Change in Caruth Auditorium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas on September 19, 2022.
"Breathturn" for SATB chorus hosted by Art at Kings Oaks at Kings Oaks Farm near Newtown in Bucks County in Pennsylvania performed by the Crossing Choir conducted by Donald Nally on September 18, 2022.
"Breathturn" for SATB chorus hosted by Art at Kings Oaks at Kings Oaks Farm near Newtown in Bucks County in Pennsylvania performed by the Crossing Choir conducted by Donald Nally on September 17, 2022.
"Cloud-Like" version for flute and saxophone performed by Terri Sundberg and Eric Nestler in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on September 12, 2022.
The Waters of Time (text, Pablo Neruda set in Spanish) cycle for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano/prepared piano and percussion (50’) by Kirsten Soriano which includes i) “Prelude” for piano and cello; ii) “Close” for soprano and piano; iii) “Your Hand” for female voice, flute, violin and cello; iv) “Its Whisper” for female voice, flute, clarinet, xylophone, inside piano, violin and cello; v) “Without You” for female voice, flute, clarinet, violin, cello and percussion; vi) “Echoes” for solo piano; vii) “You by my Side” for female voice, piano, drum set and cello; viI) “In the Weavings” for female voice flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and percussion; viiI) “To Want” for female voice and piano, violin and cello; ix) “Elegy” (3’) for solo piano; x) “That Time” for female voice and flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion and xi) “Postlude” for piano, violin and cello was recorded for commercial release by Grammy-Award winning singer Estelí Gomez, Terri Sundberg, Bobby Lapinsky, Stephen Harlos, Greg Beyer, Mia Detwiler and Zoltan Csikosin August 2022.
"Aqua Luminous" for harp and violin by Kirsten Soriano premiered at the American Harp Society National Conference in the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 23, 2022.
"Flutter" for harp and violin by Kirsten Soriano performed at the American Harp Society National Conference in the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 23, 2022.
"Breathturn" for SATB chorus by Kirsten broadcasted by WRTI 901 FM, Philadelphia's Classical and Jazz Public Radio Station on July 8, 2022.
“Aura” for solo microtonal clarinet (9’) premiered by Gregory Oakes at ClarinetFest at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada on July 2, 2022.
The soundtrack for the feature film Breaking the Code (45’) about Guggenheim-winning visual artist Vernon Fisher for which Kirsten Soriano composed the soundtrack was recorded for saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, and percussion recorded for commercial release by Brad Leali, Paul Metzger, Quincy Davis and George Warner in June 2022.
Kirsten Soriano was commissioned by the Crimson Duo to compose a new work for violin and harp in February 2022.
"Rain Gardens" for solo piano, recorded by Matthew McCright" broadcasted by Vox Novus on a virtual CD release party (Carnegie Hall Debut Album) on April 30, 2021.
“Withering Frost” for flute, clarinet, piano, percussion, violin and cello premiered by Ensemble Ipse at the DiMenna Center in New York, New York on December 19, 2021.
“Creation” for full orchestra from the From the Ends of the Earth cycle by Kirsten Soriano performed by the Concert Orchestra conducted by Clay Couturiaux, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas, in Denton, Texas on November 10, 2021.
“Into the Distance” for string trio premiered by the Amorsima Trio in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas on November 2, 2021.
“Creation” for full orchestra from the From the Ends of the Earth cycle by Kirsten Soriano premiered by the Richardson Symphony, conducted by Clay Couturiaux at the Charles Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, Texas on October 2, 2021.
“Elemental” (5’) for chamber ensemble recorded for multimedia virtual reality performance at the University of North Texas on July 6, 2021.
"Echoes" for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright in the Weitz Center for Creativity at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 16, 2020.
"Flutter" for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo and presented virtually by the American Harp Society in Dallas on October 4, 2020.
Kirsten was commissioned with support from New Music USA to compose a new work for the Heartland Marimba Quartet and Dancers in 2020.
"Of Resonance" for string quartet performed by the Beo String Quartet and broadcasted by the WDAV Classical Public Radio station on June 26, 2020.
Kirsten gave a lecture entitled "Composing with Color" at the Charlotte New Music Festival on June 19, 2020.
Kirsten was commissioned to compose a new work for the Amorsima String Trio in 2020.
In Search of Imagery for chamber orchestra to be premiered by Symphony No. 1, conducted by Jordan Smith, in Baltimore, Maryland. Premiere postponed.
Kirsten was commissioned to compose a new work for microtonal clarinetist Gregory Oaks in 2019.
"Eternal Light" for SATB chorus performed by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman, at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas on December 8, 2019.
"Flutter" for violin and harp performed by Eira Jones and Andy Long at Teeside Music Society in Leeds, the United Kingdom, on December 7, 2019.
"Eternal Light" for SATB chorus performed by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman, at Northridge Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas on December 7, 2019.
"Eternal Light" for SATB chorus premiered by the Verdigris Ensemble, conducted by Sam Brukhman, at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas on December 6, 2019.
"Rain Gardens" for solo piano performed by Matthew McCright at Carnegie Hall in New York, New York on November 22, 2019.
The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten composed the soundtrack, was screened at the Factual Animation Film Festival in Berlin, Germany on September 29, 2020.
The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten composed the soundtrack, was announced as the winning documentary on the Thin Line Film Festival on March 30, 2020.
The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten composed the soundtrack, was featured on the Thin Line Film Festival on March 29, 2020.
Kirsten was commissioned to compose a new work for chamber ensemble by Ensemble Ipse in 2019.
The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten composed the soundtrack, was featured on DentonRadio.com on March 20, 2020.
The film 489 Days, for which Kirsten composed the soundtrack, was featured on public television by KERA PBS Television on October 3, 2019.
"Flourish" for chamber orchestra performed by the Minnesota Sinfonia, conducted by Jay Fishman, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 27, 2019.
"Flourish" for chamber orchestra premiered by the Minnesota Sinfonia, conducted by Jay Fishman, in Founders Hall at the Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota on October 25, 2019.
Kirsten was awarded tenure from the University of North Texas and was promoted to Associate Professor in June 2020.
From Transformative States for wind ensemble performed by the Wind Ensemble at DePaul University, conducted by Cliff Colnot, in Chicago, Illinois on June 1, 2019.
"On Solitary Fields" for SSAA choir and instrumental ensemble, commissioned by the Sigma Alpha Iota, premiered by Sigma Alpha Iota, conducted by Teresa Stewart, in Margo Jones Auditorium at Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas on April, 6 2019.
"Cloud-Like" version for flute and saxophone premiered by Duo Alto at the Swiss Foundation for Young Musicians in Basel, Switzerland on March 21, 2019.
From Transformative States for wind symphony premiered by the University Band, conducted by Ron Ellis, in the Recital Hall at the University of San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas on March 7, 2019.
"Echoes" for solo piano performed by Tristan Pitt in Kracum Performance Hall at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota March 6, 2019.
From the Waters of Time performed by the Soli Ensemble in the Recital Hall at the University of San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas on March 6, 2019.
"Odes of Praise" for choir and orchestra premiered by the University Singers and Concert Orchestra, conducted by Richard Sparks, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on March 4, 2019.
"Mother of War" premiered by the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Clay Couturiaux, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 27, 2019.
"Flow" for solo saxophone premiered by Jeffery Kyle Hutchins and "Cloud-Like" for flute and saxophone performed by Avid Duo by the Avid Duo on the International Saxophone Symposium in Washington D.C. on January 12, 2019.
"Cloud-Like" version for flute and saxophone to be performed by Duo Alto at the the Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem, Israel and the Sadna Conservatory in Jerusalem, Israel on the December 31, 2018.
"Joy to the World" orchestration for full orchestra by Kirsten to be premiered by the Concert Orchestra in Winspear Concert Hall on the "Sounds of the Holidays" concert at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on December 7, 2018.
"As if Snow" performed by Versipel New Music on their "Winter Night" concert at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 2, 2018.
"Flutter" for violin and harp, recorded by the Crimson Duo, broadcasted on WWFM Classical in New Jersey on October 15, 2018.
"Flutter" for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo on the Fine Arts concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler, Texas on September 13, 2018.
Kirsten appointed the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the College of Music at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas in September 2018.
"Arcs" for seven musicians, seven dancers and video choreographed by Amy Hoang with video scenes by Alejandro Carrillo and "Resounding" for prepared piano/bowed piano, electric guitar, clarinet, trumpet, French horn and six dancers performed on the "Interlaced Motions" concert in the Dance and Theater building at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on May 5, 2018.
"Flutter" for violin and harp performed by the Crimson duo at the Virginia Harp Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in April 8, 2018.
From Dawn to Dusk: Chamber Works by Kirsten including "Veiled in Morning Mist" for flute and piano with one EBow, "Tendrils/Rain Gardens" for clarinet and piano, "Cloud-like" version for alto flute and alto saxophone, "Flutter" for violin and harp, "Echoes" for solo piano, "Moonlight, Refracted" for bass clarinet, piano and two percussionists and "Twilight" for female voice and chamber ensemble performed by the Calliope Duo (Elizabeth McNutt and Shannon Wettstein Sadler), Terri Sundberg, Eric Nestler, Erin Cameron, Steven Harlos, Jaymee Haefner, Mia Detwiler, Jacob Nydegger, Lucas Willsie, Nick Bolchoz, West Fox, Molly Fillmore, Laura Pillman, Kourtney Newton and Garrison Gerard in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on March 4, 2018.
"Cloud-Like" version for flute and alto saxophone performed by the Avid Duo at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, Virginia on February 17, 2018.
"Cloud-Like" version for flute and alto saxophone performed by the Ultraviolet Ensemble in the Upper Hall at Trinity Anglican Church in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on February 3, 2018.
"Opening" version for solo violin performed at Sage Music in Long Island City, New York on January 26, 2018.
"Opening" version for solo violin performed at The Lab at Alchemical Studios in New York, New York on January 28, 2018.
"Mother of War" for full orchestra read by the Symphony Orchestra in the Murchison Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on November 27, 2018.
"Flutter" for violin and harp performed by the Crimson Duo in Magale Recital Hall at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana on September 25, 2017.
"Veiled in Morning Mist" for flute and piano with one ebow by Kirsten was premiered by the Calliope Duo at the National Flute Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 29, 2017.
"Flutter" for violin and harp by Kirsten was premiered by the Crimson Duo on July 10, 2017 at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, China on July 10, 2017.
“I Carry Your Heart” for SSAATTBB chorus, violoncello and piano by Kirsten was performed by the University of North Texas University Choir, conducted by Richard Sparks, in Winspear Concert Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 11, 2017.
"Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble Ipse at Shapeshifter Lab in New York, New York on March 5, 2017.
“Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass performed by the Contemporary Chamber Players at Roulette in New York, New York on November 11, 2016.
“Halo” for two prepared vibraphones, piano, harp, cello and contrabass premiered by the Contemporary Chamber Players at State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York on November 10, 2016.
Kirsten presented a lecture about her Natura cycle at the State University of New York in Stonybrook, New York on November 5, 2016
Kirsten composed all of the music for her wedding to Miguel Soriano. It was performed during the ceremony by singer Carrie Henneman Shaw, violoncellist Kourtney Newton and guitarist Jesse Langen in the Mary Haggar Rose Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Dallas, Texas on November 5, 2016.
Kirsten was selected as one of four composers by a panel of faculty members at the State University of New York at Stony Brook to be commissioned to compose a new work for their annual premieres concerts in New York, New York in summer, 2016.
“Cloud-Like” for saxophone duo by Kirsten was performed by Duo Dionysus at Atonement Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Missouri on September 8, 2016.
"With Reverence" for solo French horn, percussion and strings was broadcast on the Listening to Ladies podcast on August 15, 2016.
“Rain Gardens” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Jonathan Hannau in the Open Space Showcase at the Darmstadt International Music Institute in Darmstadt, Germany on August 18, 2016.
Kirsten presented a lecture about her Natura cycle in the Open Space Showcase at the Darmstadt International Music in Darmstadt, Germany on August 18, 2016.
Kirsten was awarded the Composer’s Choice Award from Symphony No. 1 resulting in a 25-minute commission for their 2018 season.
“Tendrils” for solo clarinet by Kirsten was performed by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas on July 30, 2016.
“In Stillness” version for bass clarinet and cello by Kirsten was performed by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Fort Bend Music Center in Houston, Texas on July, 30 2016.
Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano by Kirsten was professionally recorded by TrioPolis and slated for commercial release by Fleur de Son Classics in 2017.
Kirsten presented a lecture about her Natura cycle at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on April 4, 2016.
As the Founding Executive Director of Ensemble Dal Niente, Kirsten was invited to speak at its tenth anniversary party at their rehearsal space in Chicago, Illinois in April 30, 2016.
“Take Me In” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten with text by Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī translated by Nader Khalili was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at their tenth anniversary party at their rehearsal space in Chicago, Illinois April 30, 2016.
Kirsten was featured to be on the cover of IAWM—the International Alliance for Women in Music—journal in spring 2016.
Natura for Skeletal Orchestra by Kirsten including “Undercurrents,” 2016 “Rain Gardens,” “Air,” “As if Snow,” “In Stillness,” “Murmur,” and “Branching” was performed by students and faculty members at the University of North Texas in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas in April 16, 2016.
Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by TrioPolis 2016 in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 16, 2016.
Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar 2016 and percussion by Kirsten was performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Chaz Underriner and West Fox in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on April 26, 2016.
Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by TrioPolis 2016 at UNT on the Square in Denton, Texas on April, 14, 2016.
Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by TrioPolis in the Choral Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas on March 24, 2015.
Color and Texture for clarinet, violin and piano by Kirsten performed in the Recital Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 8, 2016.
Dream-Paths for female voice, piano/prepared piano, electric guitar and percussion by Kirsten was performed by Erin Matthews, David Falterman, Miguel Espinel and West Fox on M in the Lyric Theater at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas on February 13, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by the Awea Duo in Pepsico Recital Hall at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas on January 22, 2016.
“Cloud-Like” version for flute and alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by the Awea Duo in Dudley Recital Hall at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas on January 20, 2016.
“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra by Kirsten was performed on January 29 2016 by the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 29, 2016.
Kirsten was invited to speak on Minnesota Public Radio about the Minnesota Composer Institute Experience in January 2016.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Nathan Nabb at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference in Norman, Oklahoma on February 21, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Birmingham Con