Among
the performing organizations to commission works from Mr. Sessler
are The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Curtis Institute
of Music, The Music Group of Philadelphia, The Bonita Boyd/Nicholas
Goluses Flute & Guitar Duo, The Red Heel Theatre and Astral
Artistic Services.
Eric
Sessler’s Organ Concerto was
premiered on February 4th, 2007 by The Curtis Symphony Orchestra
with renowned organist,
Alan Morrison soloist on the new Dobson pipe organ in Verizon
Hall (Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, PA).
Mr.
Morrison recently included another Sessler work Fantasy for Solo
Organ on his
new CD American Voyage (ACA Digital-CM20094). Bonita Boyd,
flute
and Nicholas Goluses, guitar gave the premier of Hammerhead
on January 27th, 2007 in Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall. The
duo is scheduled to record the work for Albany Records.
Eric
Sessler is an alumnus and faculty member of The Curtis Institute
and
The Juilliard School. Dr. Sessler’s principal composition
teachers were Samuel Adler, David Diamond and Ned Rorem. Additionally,
he studied classical guitar with Nicholas Goluses. His website
is ericsessler.com. |