Projects

2021

Elysium for orchestra

Jointly commissioned by:
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Festival de Lanaudière

Première: September 18, 2021
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Christian Thielemann
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2022

Symphony No.2 for orchestra

Jointly commissioned by:
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Première: May 25, 2022
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Gustavo Gimeno
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Euphoria for countertenor (or contralto) and massed choir

Film and musical installation in collaboration with artist Julian Rosefeldt

Jointly commissioned by:
Park Avenue Armory
Holland Festival
Ruhrtriennale Festival of the Arts
RISING Melbourne
in Association with Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte

Première: August 25, 2022
Chorus: Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Contralto: Cate Blanchett
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2023

Concerto for trombone and orchestra “Yericho”

Jointly commissioned by:
Orchestre national de Lyon
Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Première: April 14, 2023
Trombone: Jörgen van Rijen
Orchestre national de Lyon

2024

Antigone an oratorio for female chorus and orchestra

Jointly commissioned by:
Dutch National Opera and Ballet
Norwegian National Opera and Ballet
Festival de Lanaudière

Text: Samy Moussa
Première: TBA, 2024
Dutch National Opera / Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Erik Nielsen
Stage Director & Choreographer: Wayne McGregor
Set and Costume Designer: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting Designer: Lucy Carter

[New Work]

Commissioned by: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Première: April 26, 2024
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Manfred Honeck

2025

Concerto for flute and orchestra

Première: TBA
Flute: Emmanuel Pahud
Conductor: Fabien Gabel