A NEW CONSORTIUM

Burtzos - D[RAM]EDY (2023), Concerto for Piano and Wind Ensemble

In partnership with Jenny Lin, piano and Scott Lubaroff, Conductor

ABOUT THE WORK

D[RAM]EDY is a two-movement concerto for piano and wind ensemble, commissioned by a consortium of wind ensembles and scheduled to premiere in early 2025. I’m thrilled that this project has come to fruition, and grateful to my colleague Scott Lubaroff for spearheading the consortium that made its creation possible. It’s a privilege to know that the incredible Jenny Lin will be performing the solo part at the piece’s premiere.

D[RAM]EDY is a piece about how experience evolves in the remembering. What was once a happy experience with a loved one may become bittersweet when one reflects on it after that person’s passing. Similarly, a miserable day may become an enjoyable story when one recounts it to friends. Nothing is every completely happy, or completely sad - rather, context always colors the way we recall our own lives. Alternately atmospheric and driving, the work explores these contrasts in a way that is vibrant and unapologetically emotional.

It is still possible to join this consortium. If you are an ensemble director who would like to bring D[RAM]EDY to life in 2025, see below for instructions.

HOW TO JOIN

The commissioning fee to join this consortium is $750, which may be paid in installments. To join online, click the appropriate button below. If you have questions, or prefer to submit your commissioning fee by check, contact Scott Lubaroff, UCF Director of Bands, at slubaroff@ucf.edu.

Jenny Lin will be the soloist for the premiere performance and will be available to contract independently with other consortium members who are interested in bringing her in for their own performances. Miss Lin can be contacted through her website. Piece specifications, along with an audio excerpt and score sample, are at the bottom of this page. If you have any additional questions about the composition, please contact me.

Consortium Membership (Full Amount)

$750.00

Quantity:

Pay Full Consortium Fee Now

Consortium Membership (Installment)

$50.00

Quantity:

Pay Consortium Installment Now

Please read the statement of commission (PDF) before joining this consortium.