2021 Composers Now Festival Opening Event

Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM EST

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The Opening Event of the eleventh annual Composers Now Festival will feature a vibrant program of music by living composers hosted by Composers Now founder and artistic director, Tania León.

The Composers Now Visionary Award recognizes members of the arts community who, through their own creative practice and advocacy for others, have made a profound, positive and lasting impact in our culture. This year, the 2021 Composers Now Visionary Award will be presented to:

Joan Tower

"Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman" (1986)

São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

The First Commission Award provides young composers with support aimed to encourage artistic potential and creative development. Pre-college aged composers are nominated and reviewed by a jury. Selected composers receive a Composers Now commission and world premiere. The 2021 First Commission Award is presented to: