SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Virginia Opera • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra • Exponential Ensemble • Mostly Modern Projects • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
The WholeTruth
Music by Robert Paterson | Libretto by Mark Campbell
On September 26th and October 3rd, Virginia Opera presented two performances of The Whole Truth, libretto by Mark Campbell, along with Service Provider, music by Christopher Weiss | Libretto by John de los Santos, and Cinderella 99: A Micro-Opera, music by Jake Heggie | Libretto by Gene Scheer.
ROBERT PATERSON Triple Concerto, "Summit"
October 24, 10:30 AM | October 25, 7:30 PM
"Buffalo-born Robert Paterson’s colorful Triple Concerto, "Summit," compellingly examines the composer’s concerns regarding our planet: can humans truly steward this fragile Earth well? The piece offers a wide array of emotional and natural expressions and ends on a note of both grief and hope for the Earth we call home."
PROGRAM
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director & Conductor Nikki Chooi, violin | Roman Mekinulov, cello | Eric Huebner, piano
DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun ROBERT PATERSON: Triple Concerto, “Summit”
BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral”
MMP Celebrates 20th Anniversary in NYC November 1st, 5:30-7:30 PM
Join us as we toast 20 years of Mostly Modern, our vibrant non-profit music organization — and celebrate General Director Victoria Paterson’s birthday 🎉 This unforgettable evening featuresIranian-Australian pianist Amir Farid, performing Robert Paterson’s Joy Ride along with a “best of” selection from Mostly Modern Festival composers.
Be dazzled on the 39th floor @ Manhattan Plaza — enjoy exciting music by living composers, learn about Mostly Modern, and meet our incredible musicians in an intimate, inspiring setting.
Faculty, alumni, board members, and fans all come together for this special celebration — a joyful night dedicated to ensuring the next 20 years of Mostly Modern music.
Presented by the Americas Society, this program will feature works by American composers inspired by folklore and nature, including Robert Paterson's Summit Trio, reminding us of our original, intrinsic connection to nature and the importance of protecting the planet.
PROGRAM
PAUL SCHOENFIELD: Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano
ROBERT PATERSON: Summit Trio
REENA ESMAIL: Tasveer
LOWELL LIEBERMANN: Trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra ROBERT PATERSON Cocktail Concerto World Premiere
March 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM | March 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Knoxville Symphony, Aram Demirjian, conductor, presents the world premiere of American composer Robert Paterson's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, "Cocktail Concerto," a spirited saxophone concerto inspired by cocktails prominently featured in classic cinema, as a part of KSO's 9 for 90: KSO's commitment to commissioning and performing music by living composers.
PROGRAM
Amir Demirjian, Music Director & Conductor
Christopher Creviston, Alto Saxophone
LEONARD BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
ROBERT PATERSON:Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, "Cocktail Concerto"
