This is a very cute piece. And a nice concept. Great for an encore 

Alexander Glyde-Bates - 'Restoration'

Written and recorded as an application piece for a video game studio. Poetry by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Voice: Katelyn Isaacson
Lute/Baroque Guitar: Jason Yoshida
Flute/Baroque Flute: Chang Lu
Oboe/English Horn: Sarah Minneman
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet: Vincent Camuglia
Treble/Bass Gamba: Malachai Bandy
Double Bass: Ryan Baird
Percussion: Ian Wurfl

Mixed by David Earl

The Autumn

performed by Lexie Signor and Indiana University musicians.

Read more:
https://bnelsonmusic.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/the-emotional-lives-of-colors-trumpet-piano-percussion/

The Emotional Lives of Colors

I reached out to Tony on twitter and was happy to learn that he was interested in the interview! You can find Tony on twitter if you wish to follow the progress of each game!

An Interview With Tony Manfredonia

Premiere performance by Jonathan Thompson (http://www.jonathanthompsonoboe.com/) in Sala Xochipilli, Mexico on September 2, 2017.

Perusal Score:
https://www.manfredoniamusic.com/unconventional-tuning

Performance Notes:     
      Featured on RMN Music's "Architectures, Music for Solo Instruments," Unconventional Tuning is a twelve-tone work. Since the oboe is the conduit for tuning an orchestra, I began the Prime Row on A440. Even the first note of the piece is sustained and held as though the player is beginning the tuning process. However, it is immediately broken up by playing fragments of the row, eventually progressing to pitch-class C.
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     Although the orchestra tunes to A, C has often been a crucial key or tonal center in developing musicianship. Beginner pianists, for example, start their lessons with "middle C." So although A440 is important to tuning an ensemble, C is equally as vital to "tuning into" being a musician. Therefore, the Prime Row is also played in Retrograde, with pitch-class C as the starting point.

Unconventional Tuning - Solo Oboe

Welcome to the second episode of "Inside ÆPEX", where you can hear insightful conversations with the people behind ÆPEX Contemporary Performance's innovative concert programming.

In this episode, join Garrett Schumann and ÆPEX's Music Director Kevin Fitzgerald in a special year-in-review conversation covering their favorite music from the last year, along with highlights of ÆPEX's performances and achievements in 2017.

Inside ÆPEX - 2017 In Review

video game song inspired the NES Mega Man games...

Micro Man (NES)

The premiere performance of "Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis," an SATB div. choir, organ, string quintet, and percussion composition. This work was my SMU graduate thesis project.

Premiered on: 4-8-2019, Caruth Auditorium, SMU, Dallas, TX
Premiered by: SMU choirs & SMU Syzygy ensemble
Conducted by: Dr. Lane Harder
Composed by: Christian James Jesse (b.1994)

https://christianjesse.com/magnificat-nunc-dimittis

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis - April 8th, 2019 M.M Recital Premiere

Performed by David Cole conducting the Florida Gulf Coast University Symphony Orchestra, April 16, 2013, Ft. Myers, Florida
0.00:  Mvt. 1: To Maestro Glass in his Diamond Jubilee
3:42:  Mvt. 2:  Meditation in memoriam Maestro Hovhaness
8:05:  Mvt. 3:  Finale for Maestro Sibelius

Each of the three composers for whom the movements were named were important influences on my musical development during my teens and early 20s.  

Suite for String Orchestra

Tony Manfredonia, the Michigan-based composer and singer-songwriter, is a true master of creating captivating and emotionally charged music. With his symphonic, cinematic, and dynamic sound, he takes listeners on a profound and passionate journey.

From epic symphonic rock albums to tender pop-piano ballads, and from mesmerizing instrumental suites to engaging video game soundtracks, his genre-bending approach and orchestral expertise shine through in everything he creates.

His newest album,  "ANCHORED," achieved funding on Kickstarter in just 48 hours, bringing this project to life. Described by Obscure Sound as a reflection of “…new-found purpose, following a life initially dominated by one’s career, anguish, and resentments,” it is a story of marital redemption through the most precious pillars of life: love, family, and faith in God. 

The pivotal moment in "ANCHORED" is captured in the third single, "VISIONS FROM GOD," where Tony explores themes of divine intervention, surrendering to a higher power, and the ultimate salvation of his marriage.

This release follows two powerful singles from the album, "CONFESSION" and "DISRUPTION," showcasing the contrasting yet equally captivating elements of soft rock ballads and intense orchestral-rock timbres. 

His music has always been a reflection of his own life's triumphs and tribulations. In his concept album "ROSE WATER" and his EP "LOST AT SEA," he fearlessly tells stories of suffering, loss, and grief with raw honesty.

Featured on major media platforms such as Shalom World and EWTN, Tony's work resonates across diverse audiences, blending spiritual depth with creative insight.

Tony's orchestral expertise extends beyond his personal projects, as he has orchestrated music for acclaimed artists like The Accidentals, Song of the Lakes, and Bob James, demonstrating his ability to elevate the work of varied musical talents. 

With his remarkable versatility, Tony Manfredonia effortlessly navigates a wide range of artistic landscapes, always leaving a lasting impact on his listeners. His symphonic compositions have a unique ability to connect with the deepest of emotions, making each listening experience a truly immersive and unforgettable one.

Unconventional Tuning - Solo Oboe

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