NEWS AND PERFORMANCES
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 7, 2023.
In Search of Imagery for sinfonietta, conducted by Jordan Smith, was premiered at Saint Ignacius Church in Baltimore, Maryland on May 6, 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.
Kirsten Soriano completed a large cycle for SATB choir and full orchestra entitled Canticles from the Ends of the Earth (50’) which includes i) “Creation” for full orchestra (8’); ii) “For Everything there is a Season” (text, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 set in Latin) for SATB choir (7’); iii) “Hear my Voice” (text, Psalm 130 set in Latin) for SATB choir, string orchestra and percussion (10’); iv) “Love is Patient” (text, Corinthians 4-13 set in Latin) for SATB choir and string orchestra (7’); v) “Odes of Praise” (text, Psalms 148 and 150 set in Latin) for SATB choir and orchestra (9’); vii) “Eternal Light” (text, Lux Aeterna set in Latin) for SATB choir, string orchestra and percussion (7’) in November 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 Conservatory in Birmingham, United Kingdom on June 10, 2015.
Kirsten gave a lecture on timbre and texture with music by herself, Gerard Grisey and Salvatore Sciarrino at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom on June 8, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom on June 8, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdom on June 4, 2014.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on May 30, 2015 at Howarth of London in London, United Kingdom.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi on February 3, 2015 at New Museum in New York, New York.
“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra by Kirsten was performed on February 4, 2015 by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
“Increscent” for violin and piano and “Cadence” for piano, three piano bowers and string quartet by Kirsten was performed by the Nova Ensemble on November 17, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 6, 2014 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 5, 2014 at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas.
Resonant Strands cycle of five pieces for piano, string quartet and three piano bowers by Kirsten was performed by the Nova Ensemble on October 24, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
The Waters of Time cycle of seven pieces for soprano and chamber Ensemble by Kirsten was performed by UNT faculty and students on October 24, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
Kirsten gave a lecture about Les Espaces Acoustiques by Gerard Grisey on August 16, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
“Emerge” for piano and three piano bowers by Kirsten was performed by Michiko Saiki on August 15, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
Kirsten gave a lecture about her Resonant Strands cycle on August 15, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
Kirsten was one of seven composers selected to participate in the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute culminating in a public performance of “Celestial Dawning” by Kirsten to be performed on the Minnesota Orchestra’s “Future Classics” subscription concert.
Three movements from Dream-Paths for soprano and vibraphone by Kirsten were premiered by Ensemble 61 on March 6, 2014 at the MacPhail Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kirsten was appointed an Assistant Professor of Composition at the University of North Texas's prestigious School of Music in Denton, Texas where she began teaching in August 2013.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio, hosted by Alison Young, featured Kirsten's music and interviewed her live on the radio on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Kirsten studied composition privately in France with Kaija Saariaho, Tristan Murail and Philippe Hurel in summer 2013.
“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and viola de gamba by Kirsten was premiered on April 4, 2013 by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon in the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
"Breathturn" for choir by Kirsten was performed by Volti on March 1, 2013 at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco, California on March 2, 2013 and at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California.
“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and premiered by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on May 17, 18 and 19 of 2013 in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 at the Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills, Minnesota on January 12, 2013.
"Opening" for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Joel Salvo in the Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota on November 15, 2012.
Kirsten was the Fanfare host, giving the pre-concert lecture for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's "Liquid Music" contemporary music concert, on November 9, 2012.
"Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak" for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by Lontano at the Fourth London Festival of American Music in London England on October 26, 2012.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 27, 2012.
"Impulse" for flute, clarinet, marimba, violin, cello and dancers by Kirsten was premiered by faculty musicians and student dancers at Saint Olaf College on April 12, 2012.
Kirsten was appointed by the Art Institutes International in Minneapolis to teach music theory, world music and music history to their undergraduate students in January, 2012.
"Inward" for string quartet by Kirsten was premiered by the Kronos Quartet string quartet at the Ensems Festival for Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain on May 31, 2011.
"Of Resonance" for string quartet by Kirsten from the Resonant Strands cycle was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 22, 2011.
"Ethers" for French horn, cello and percussion from the Between Darkness and Light cycle by Kirsten was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente on October 20, 2011.
"Of Resonance" for string quartet from the Resonant Strands cycle by Kirsten was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 20, 2011.
"That Time" from The Waters of Time cycle by Kirsten was performed on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's MusicNow series by musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cliff Colnot on October 17, 2011.
"Nude" arrangement of Radiohead's music by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota on September 17, 2011.
Kirsten was appointed as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in September, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Mayne Stage in Chicago on April 21, 2011.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire New Music Ensemble, conducted by Ethan Wickman on March 28, 2011.
“Echoes” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Nicholas Phillips at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire on March 28, 2011.
“Breathturn” for choir by Kirsten, professionally recorded by conductor Donald Nally and The Crossing contemporary choir, was commercial released by Parma Navona Records in spring 2011.
“With Reverence” for solo French horn, strings and percussion by Kirsten was premiered by Bernhard Scully premiered in Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois on January 21, 2011.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Winston Choi at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago on December 5, 2010.
“Echoes” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright in Merkin Concert Hall in New York City on September 23, 2010 and in Sateren Hall at Augsburg College in Minneapolis on May 14, 2010.
“Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 14, 2010.
“Beyond Blue” violin concerto for Austin Wulliman and Ensemble Dal Niente by Kirsten was premiered at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, Illinois on May 2, 2010.
Kirsten was awarded Fromm Foundation Commissioning Grant—$10,000 grant for original composition—from Harvard University, in fall 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis on April 25, 2009.
“Increscent” for violin and piano duo by Kirsten was performed by Austin Wulliman and Mabel Kwan at the University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois on May 23, 2009.
“Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for chamber choir by Kirsten was premiered by The Crossing contemporary chamber choir at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia on May 22, 2009.
Kirsten was commissioned to compose “Inward” for string quartet by the Kronos Quartet string quartet in spring 2009.
Kirsten was featured as “Spotlight Session" composer for the American Music Center’s New Music Box publication and Counterstream Radio interview, May 2009.
Kirsten graduated with honors with a Doctorate in Music Composition at Northwestern University in Chicago in spring 2009.
Kirsten and Winston Choi were awarded the Encore Grant from the American Composers Forums to support multiple performances of her piece “Constellations” for solo piano in spring 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago on May 15, 2009.
Kirsten was awarded the Jerome Commissioning Grant—$8,000 from the American Composers Forum—to compose a semi-staged piece for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble in summer 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright; and “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Austin Wulliman and John Boonenberg at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City on March 26, 2009.
“Tranquil” for violin and cello duo was premiered by the Wild and Wulliman Duo at Heaven Gallery in Chicago on March 14, 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Westminster College in Pennsylvania on March 9, 2009.
“In Stillness” for clarinet quintet was performed by the Mivos String Quartet at Issue Project Room in New York City on March 11, 2009.
“Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by violinist Austin Wulliman and pianist Mabel Kwan at the Center for Performing Arts at Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois on March 23, 2009.
The Resonant Strands cycle of five extractable pieces for piano, bowed piano and string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente in the concert hall at Columbia College in Chicago on February 13, 2009.
“Constellations” for piano duo and percussion quartet by Kirsten was premiered by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Now pianists Amy Briggs and Daniel Schlosberg with Third Coast Percussion in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in Chicago on December 13, 2008.
“Air” for flute and guitar by Kirsten was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed at the Teatro Comunale in Cagily Messapica, Italy on October 19, 2008.
“Lines” electronic soundtrack by Kirsten composed for a film by Sarah Carlson was premiered at Electronic Music Midwest Conference at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois on October 16, 2008.
“Air” for flute and guitar by Kirsten was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed in Villa Aurelia Hall in Rome, Italy at the Nuovi Spazi Musicali Festival on October 16, 2008.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was premiered by Matthew McCright in the concert hall at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 12, 2008.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by pianist Mabel Kwan on the Sonic Fusion Festival at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 21, 2009.
"Lines," an experimental film, with a soundtrack by Kirsten was selected for the 2008 Electronic Music Midwest Festival in Chicago in fall 2008.
“Suspended” for solo clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Alejandro Acierto at DePaul University in Chicago on May 25, 2008.
Kirsten was commissioned to write "Air" for flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman for a world premiere on October 16 at the Nuovi Spazi Festival in Rome, Italy in summer 2008.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by soprano Peyee Chen and the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble in Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on May 17, 2008.
“Opening” for solo viola by Kirsten was premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu in Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California at San Diego on April 5, 2008.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by pianist Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on April 4, 2008.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York City on March 21-22, 2008.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered by soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw and Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago on January 23, 2008.
“In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello by Kirsten was toured throughout New York City and Chicago by the AI Ensemble from December 12-21, 2007.
“Increscent” for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by Eighth Blackbird violinist Matt Albert at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2007.
“Twilight” for music and dance by Kirsten was performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at the Zhou B. Art Center in Chicago on October 19, 2007.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on October 13, 2007.
Kirsten and the Renegade Ensemble were awarded the Encore Grant from the American Composers Forum to support multiple performances of “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano in fall 2007
“Branching” for solo clarinet and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Sound Field Festival for New and Experimental Music at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on October 4, 2007.
“Opening” for solo violin by Kirsten was premiered by Carmel Raz on an evening of new music with Yoni Niv and members of the Musica Nova Consort at Cafe Mersand in Tel-Aviv, Israel on August 22, 2007.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant from Northwestern University to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “Air” for flute and guitar in Rome, Italy in spring 2007.
“Of Resonance” for string quartet by Kirsten performed by the Jack Quartet string quartet at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on May 5, 2007.
“Suspended” for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at Rosenberg and Kaufman Fine Art on the 2007 New York City International Contemporary Ensemble Ice Fest in New York City on April 27, 2007.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Ossia Fine Arts Space in the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in Chicago on April 10, 2007.
“Twilight” (text, E. E. Cummings) by Kirsten for soprano and chamber ensemble was premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente on the Chamber Opera & Multimedia Festival at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in Chicago on April 5, 2007.
Kirsten presented guest lectures about her music and prepared/bowed piano at University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois in spring 2007.
Kirsten was elected to join the Board of Directors for New Music Chicago in spring 2007.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello in New York City in spring 2007.
"Opening" for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi and “Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Sergiy Komirenko with Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf at a Composer Concert in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Chicago on November 16, 2006.
"Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by Matt Albert and Michael McBride at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2006.
"Suspended" for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at the Sound Field Festival at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 2006.
"Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed at the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago by the International Contemporary Ensemble as part of their 2006 Chicago ICE Fest on September 17, 2006.
"Suspended" for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at the 2005 June in Buffalo Festival in New York in June 7, 2005.
“Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by David Yonan and Michael McBride of the Fine Arts Music Society in Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago on May 28, 2005.
“Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by David Bowlin and Cory Smythe of the International Contemporary Ensemble at the New Music Marathon in Regenstein Recital Hall at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the William T. Faricy Award for outstanding student composition with "Increscent” for violin and piano in spring 2005.
Kirsten was appointed to be Music Composition Chair for the Midwest Graduate Music Conference at Northwestern University in spring 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant from Northwestern University to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “Tendrils” for solo clarinet at the June in Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York in spring 2005.
Kirsten was selected to participate in the June in Buffalo festival at State University of New York at Buffalo for a performance of "Tendrils" for clarinet by Gareth Davis in spring 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the Martha R. Steinback Scholarship at Northwestern University for academic excellence in spring 2005.
Kirsten accepted a position teaching music theory, analysis and composition at Northwestern University in Chicago in spring 2005.
Kirsten was elected President of the Northwestern University Graduate Music Organization in spring 2005.
Kirsten founded the critically-acclaimed, award-winning contemporary music group, Ensemble Dal Niente, in fall 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 19, 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 18, 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 2004.
“Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by Do Hee Lee, Matthew Hawkins and Young-eun Choi in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 16, 2004.
“Sketches” for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by the New York New Music Ensemble at the June in Buffalo festival in New York in June, 2003.
Kirsten awarded Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant at Northwestern University to support travel expenses for "Sketches” for flute, vibraphone and piano performed at the Cincinatti ’04 Festival, 2004.
Kirsten was awarded first place in the Accent ’04 International String Quartet Competition at the Cincinnati Conservatory with "Lament” for string quartet in summer 2004.
Kirsten was accepted to the doctoral music composition program to study music composition with Augusta Read Thomas, Jason Eckardt and Jay Alan Yim in spring 2003.
“Night Visions” for full orchestra by Kirsten was premiered by the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuri Ivan at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2003.
Kirsten was awarded first place in the call for orchestral scores at the University of Minnesota with “Night Visions” for full orchestra, 2003.
In Search of Imagery for sinfonietta, conducted by Jordan Smith, was performed at Saint Ignacius Church in Baltimore, Maryland on May 7, 2023.
In Search of Imagery for sinfonietta, conducted by Jordan Smith, was premiered at Saint Ignacius Church in Baltimore, Maryland on May 6, 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.
Kirsten Soriano completed a large cycle for SATB choir and full orchestra entitled Canticles from the Ends of the Earth (50’) which includes i) “Creation” for full orchestra (8’); ii) “For Everything there is a Season” (text, Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 set in Latin) for SATB choir (7’); iii) “Hear my Voice” (text, Psalm 130 set in Latin) for SATB choir, string orchestra and percussion (10’); iv) “Love is Patient” (text, Corinthians 4-13 set in Latin) for SATB choir and string orchestra (7’); v) “Odes of Praise” (text, Psalms 148 and 150 set in Latin) for SATB choir and orchestra (9’); vii) “Eternal Light” (text, Lux Aeterna set in Latin) for SATB choir, string orchestra and percussion (7’) in November 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 Conservatory in Birmingham, United Kingdom on June 10, 2015.
Kirsten gave a lecture on timbre and texture with music by herself, Gerard Grisey and Salvatore Sciarrino at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom on June 8, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at the Royal Welsch College of Music in and Drama in Cardiff, United Kingdom on June 8, 2015.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan at Marlborough College in Wiltshire, United Kingdom on June 4, 2014.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on May 30, 2015 at Howarth of London in London, United Kingdom.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi on February 3, 2015 at New Museum in New York, New York.
“Celestial Dawning” for full orchestra by Kirsten was performed on February 4, 2015 by the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
“Increscent” for violin and piano and “Cadence” for piano, three piano bowers and string quartet by Kirsten was performed by the Nova Ensemble on November 17, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 6, 2014 at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.
“Cloud-Like” for two alto saxophones by Kirsten was performed by Masahito Sugihara and Naomi Sullivan on November 5, 2014 at Central Trak in Dallas, Texas.
Resonant Strands cycle of five pieces for piano, string quartet and three piano bowers by Kirsten was performed by the Nova Ensemble on October 24, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
The Waters of Time cycle of seven pieces for soprano and chamber Ensemble by Kirsten was performed by UNT faculty and students on October 24, 2014 in Voertman Recital Hall at the University of North Texas.
Kirsten gave a lecture about Les Espaces Acoustiques by Gerard Grisey on August 16, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
“Emerge” for piano and three piano bowers by Kirsten was performed by Michiko Saiki on August 15, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
Kirsten gave a lecture about her Resonant Strands cycle on August 15, 2014 in Open Space at the Darmstadt Festival for Contemporary Music in Darmstadt, Germany.
Kirsten was one of seven composers selected to participate in the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute culminating in a public performance of “Celestial Dawning” by Kirsten to be performed on the Minnesota Orchestra’s “Future Classics” subscription concert.
Three movements from Dream-Paths for soprano and vibraphone by Kirsten were premiered by Ensemble 61 on March 6, 2014 at the MacPhail Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kirsten was appointed an Assistant Professor of Composition at the University of North Texas's prestigious School of Music in Denton, Texas where she began teaching in August 2013.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio, hosted by Alison Young, featured Kirsten's music and interviewed her live on the radio on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Kirsten studied composition privately in France with Kaija Saariaho, Tristan Murail and Philippe Hurel in summer 2013.
“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and viola de gamba by Kirsten was premiered on April 4, 2013 by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon in the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
"Breathturn" for choir by Kirsten was performed by Volti on March 1, 2013 at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California at Saint Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco, California on March 2, 2013 and at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, California.
“In Widening Circles” (text, Rainer Maria Rilke) for soprano, harpsichord and premiered by Carrie Henneman Shaw, Tami Morse and Tulio Rondon on May 17, 18 and 19 of 2013 in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 at the Regional Cultural Center in New York Mills, Minnesota on January 12, 2013.
"Opening" for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Joel Salvo in the Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota on November 15, 2012.
Kirsten was the Fanfare host, giving the pre-concert lecture for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's "Liquid Music" contemporary music concert, on November 9, 2012.
"Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak" for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by Lontano at the Fourth London Festival of American Music in London England on October 26, 2012.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in the Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Minnesota October 13, 2012.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 at Central Square in Glenwood, Minnesota on September 21, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in the United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Wisconsin on August 4, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on April 27, 2012.
"Impulse" for flute, clarinet, marimba, violin, cello and dancers by Kirsten was premiered by faculty musicians and student dancers at Saint Olaf College on April 12, 2012.
Kirsten was appointed by the Art Institutes International in Minneapolis to teach music theory, world music and music history to their undergraduate students in January, 2012.
"Inward" for string quartet by Kirsten was premiered by the Kronos Quartet string quartet at the Ensems Festival for Contemporary Music in Valencia, Spain on May 31, 2011.
"Of Resonance" for string quartet by Kirsten from the Resonant Strands cycle was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 22, 2011.
"Ethers" for French horn, cello and percussion from the Between Darkness and Light cycle by Kirsten was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente on October 20, 2011.
"Of Resonance" for string quartet from the Resonant Strands cycle by Kirsten was performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on October 20, 2011.
"That Time" from The Waters of Time cycle by Kirsten was performed on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's MusicNow series by musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Cliff Colnot on October 17, 2011.
"Nude" arrangement of Radiohead's music by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble 61 the Baroque Room in Saint Paul, Minnesota on September 17, 2011.
Kirsten was appointed as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in September, 2011.
The Waters of Time for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Mayne Stage in Chicago on April 21, 2011.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire New Music Ensemble, conducted by Ethan Wickman on March 28, 2011.
“Echoes” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Nicholas Phillips at the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire on March 28, 2011.
“Breathturn” for choir by Kirsten, professionally recorded by conductor Donald Nally and The Crossing contemporary choir, was commercial released by Parma Navona Records in spring 2011.
“With Reverence” for solo French horn, strings and percussion by Kirsten was premiered by Bernhard Scully premiered in Nichols Hall in Evanston, Illinois on January 21, 2011.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Winston Choi at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago on December 5, 2010.
“Echoes” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright in Merkin Concert Hall in New York City on September 23, 2010 and in Sateren Hall at Augsburg College in Minneapolis on May 14, 2010.
“Songs of Longing” (text, Sappho) for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered in Studio Z in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 14, 2010.
“Beyond Blue” violin concerto for Austin Wulliman and Ensemble Dal Niente by Kirsten was premiered at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, Illinois on May 2, 2010.
Kirsten was awarded Fromm Foundation Commissioning Grant—$10,000 grant for original composition—from Harvard University, in fall 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis on April 25, 2009.
“Increscent” for violin and piano duo by Kirsten was performed by Austin Wulliman and Mabel Kwan at the University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois on May 23, 2009.
“Breathturn” (text, Paul Celan) for chamber choir by Kirsten was premiered by The Crossing contemporary chamber choir at the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia on May 22, 2009.
Kirsten was commissioned to compose “Inward” for string quartet by the Kronos Quartet string quartet in spring 2009.
Kirsten was featured as “Spotlight Session" composer for the American Music Center’s New Music Box publication and Counterstream Radio interview, May 2009.
Kirsten graduated with honors with a Doctorate in Music Composition at Northwestern University in Chicago in spring 2009.
Kirsten and Winston Choi were awarded the Encore Grant from the American Composers Forums to support multiple performances of her piece “Constellations” for solo piano in spring 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Piano Forte Chicago in Chicago on May 15, 2009.
Kirsten was awarded the Jerome Commissioning Grant—$8,000 from the American Composers Forum—to compose a semi-staged piece for treble voices and baroque chamber ensemble in summer 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright; and “Increscent” for violin and piano performed by Austin Wulliman and John Boonenberg at the Tenri Cultural Institute in New York City on March 26, 2009.
“Tranquil” for violin and cello duo was premiered by the Wild and Wulliman Duo at Heaven Gallery in Chicago on March 14, 2009.
“Constellations” for solo piano was performed by Matthew McCright at Westminster College in Pennsylvania on March 9, 2009.
“In Stillness” for clarinet quintet was performed by the Mivos String Quartet at Issue Project Room in New York City on March 11, 2009.
“Increscent” for violin and piano was performed by violinist Austin Wulliman and pianist Mabel Kwan at the Center for Performing Arts at Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois on March 23, 2009.
The Resonant Strands cycle of five extractable pieces for piano, bowed piano and string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Ensemble Dal Niente in the concert hall at Columbia College in Chicago on February 13, 2009.
“Constellations” for piano duo and percussion quartet by Kirsten was premiered by Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Now pianists Amy Briggs and Daniel Schlosberg with Third Coast Percussion in Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in Chicago on December 13, 2008.
“Air” for flute and guitar by Kirsten was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed at the Teatro Comunale in Cagily Messapica, Italy on October 19, 2008.
“Lines” electronic soundtrack by Kirsten composed for a film by Sarah Carlson was premiered at Electronic Music Midwest Conference at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois on October 16, 2008.
“Air” for flute and guitar by Kirsten was performed by flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman performed in Villa Aurelia Hall in Rome, Italy at the Nuovi Spazi Musicali Festival on October 16, 2008.
“Constellations” for solo piano by Kirsten was premiered by Matthew McCright in the concert hall at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on October 12, 2008.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by pianist Mabel Kwan on the Sonic Fusion Festival at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 21, 2009.
"Lines," an experimental film, with a soundtrack by Kirsten was selected for the 2008 Electronic Music Midwest Festival in Chicago in fall 2008.
“Suspended” for solo clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Alejandro Acierto at DePaul University in Chicago on May 25, 2008.
Kirsten was commissioned to write "Air" for flutist Harvey Sollberger and guitarist Paul Bowman for a world premiere on October 16 at the Nuovi Spazi Festival in Rome, Italy in summer 2008.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was performed by soprano Peyee Chen and the Northwestern University Contemporary Music Ensemble in Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois on May 17, 2008.
“Opening” for solo viola by Kirsten was premiered by Chia-Ying Hsu in Shiley Theatre, Camino Hall at the University of California at San Diego on April 5, 2008.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by pianist Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota on April 4, 2008.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York City on March 21-22, 2008.
“That Time” for soprano and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered by soprano Carrie Henneman Shaw and Ensemble Dal Niente in Ganz Hall at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago on January 23, 2008.
“In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello by Kirsten was toured throughout New York City and Chicago by the AI Ensemble from December 12-21, 2007.
“Increscent” for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by Eighth Blackbird violinist Matt Albert at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2007.
“Twilight” for music and dance by Kirsten was performed by the Sonic Inertia Dance and Performance Group at the Opera Cabal Chamber Opera and Multimedia Festival at the Zhou B. Art Center in Chicago on October 19, 2007.
“Emerge” for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed by Matthew McCright and the Renegade Ensemble in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on October 13, 2007.
Kirsten and the Renegade Ensemble were awarded the Encore Grant from the American Composers Forum to support multiple performances of “Emerge” for piano and bowed piano in fall 2007
“Branching” for solo clarinet and chamber ensemble by Kirsten was premiered by Ensemble Dal Niente at the Sound Field Festival for New and Experimental Music at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on October 4, 2007.
“Opening” for solo violin by Kirsten was premiered by Carmel Raz on an evening of new music with Yoni Niv and members of the Musica Nova Consort at Cafe Mersand in Tel-Aviv, Israel on August 22, 2007.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant from Northwestern University to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “Air” for flute and guitar in Rome, Italy in spring 2007.
“Of Resonance” for string quartet by Kirsten performed by the Jack Quartet string quartet at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago in Chicago on May 5, 2007.
“Suspended” for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at Rosenberg and Kaufman Fine Art on the 2007 New York City International Contemporary Ensemble Ice Fest in New York City on April 27, 2007.
“Opening” for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi at Ossia Fine Arts Space in the historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago in Chicago on April 10, 2007.
“Twilight” (text, E. E. Cummings) by Kirsten for soprano and chamber ensemble was premiered by soprano Linden Christ with Ensemble Dal Niente on the Chamber Opera & Multimedia Festival at the Zhou Brothers Art Center in Chicago on April 5, 2007.
Kirsten presented guest lectures about her music and prepared/bowed piano at University of Illinois in Bloomington, Illinois in spring 2007.
Kirsten was elected to join the Board of Directors for New Music Chicago in spring 2007.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “In Stillness” for bass clarinet and cello in New York City in spring 2007.
"Opening" for solo cello by Kirsten was performed by Isabel Castellvi and “Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Sergiy Komirenko with Mabel Kwan, Drew Baker, and Scott Scharf at a Composer Concert in Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University in Chicago on November 16, 2006.
"Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by Matt Albert and Michael McBride at the Sonic Impact Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on October 29, 2006.
"Suspended" for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at the Sound Field Festival at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, Illinois on October 15, 2006.
"Emerge" for piano and bowed piano by Kirsten was performed at the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago by the International Contemporary Ensemble as part of their 2006 Chicago ICE Fest on September 17, 2006.
"Suspended" for solo bass clarinet by Kirsten was performed by Gareth Davis at the 2005 June in Buffalo Festival in New York in June 7, 2005.
“Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by David Yonan and Michael McBride of the Fine Arts Music Society in Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago on May 28, 2005.
“Increscent" for violin and piano by Kirsten was performed by David Bowlin and Cory Smythe of the International Contemporary Ensemble at the New Music Marathon in Regenstein Recital Hall at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the William T. Faricy Award for outstanding student composition with "Increscent” for violin and piano in spring 2005.
Kirsten was appointed to be Music Composition Chair for the Midwest Graduate Music Conference at Northwestern University in spring 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant from Northwestern University to support composer travel expenses for a performance of “Tendrils” for solo clarinet at the June in Buffalo Festival in Buffalo, New York in spring 2005.
Kirsten was selected to participate in the June in Buffalo festival at State University of New York at Buffalo for a performance of "Tendrils" for clarinet by Gareth Davis in spring 2005.
Kirsten was awarded the Martha R. Steinback Scholarship at Northwestern University for academic excellence in spring 2005.
Kirsten accepted a position teaching music theory, analysis and composition at Northwestern University in Chicago in spring 2005.
Kirsten was elected President of the Northwestern University Graduate Music Organization in spring 2005.
Kirsten founded the critically-acclaimed, award-winning contemporary music group, Ensemble Dal Niente, in fall 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 19, 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 18, 2004.
“Lament” for string quartet by Kirsten was performed by Rena Ishii, Hyae-Rhun Yim Jung, Carroll Wallace and Tim Kwan in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 17, 2004.
“Sketches at Dusk and Daybreak” for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by Do Hee Lee, Matthew Hawkins and Young-eun Choi in Werner Recital Hall at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 16, 2004.
“Sketches” for flute, vibraphone and piano by Kirsten was performed by the New York New Music Ensemble at the June in Buffalo festival in New York in June, 2003.
Kirsten awarded Ruth Wyatt Composer Grant at Northwestern University to support travel expenses for "Sketches” for flute, vibraphone and piano performed at the Cincinatti ’04 Festival, 2004.
Kirsten was awarded first place in the Accent ’04 International String Quartet Competition at the Cincinnati Conservatory with "Lament” for string quartet in summer 2004.
Kirsten was accepted to the doctoral music composition program to study music composition with Augusta Read Thomas, Jason Eckardt and Jay Alan Yim in spring 2003.
“Night Visions” for full orchestra by Kirsten was premiered by the University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yuri Ivan at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2003.
Kirsten was awarded first place in the call for orchestral scores at the University of Minnesota with “Night Visions” for full orchestra, 2003.
Photography of Kirsten Soriano by Jessica Quadra Photography