SPREAD NEW MUSIC TO THE WORLD
International contemporary music festival
"Spread New Music to The World" is an international music project designed to help other countries discover new or unknown American classical music through collaborative productions with top-caliber artists from the U.S. and other countries.
We are thrilled to be finalists for the prestigious International Global Award in the category of Best Event of the Year!
This recognition celebrates the hard work and dedication of our team and the innovative spirit of our productions. Being honored on a global stage reinforces our commitment to excellence in the performing arts and our mission to bring groundbreaking, inspiring music to audiences worldwide.
Season 2022-2023
Mission to Russia
'Tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff'
Driven by the mission to unite nations through music, the "Spread New Music to the World" project offered Russian audiences the chance to experience new American sacred music through six productions across three cities in Russia. These works, composed in the tradition of the great Russian-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, celebrated the 150th anniversary of his birth.
In addition to live performances, the festival featured live broadcasts and interviews with composers and artists, enhancing engagement and cultural exchange.
May 3, 2023
Moscow International House of Music
To the Sobbing of the Bells
- "Requiem" by Eli Tamar
- "The Bells" by Sergei Rachmaninoff
The concert program featured two large-scale choral works - "Requiem" by American-Israeli composer Eli Tamar and the orchestra poem for soloists, choir, and symphony orchestra "The Bells" by the Russian-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.
Season 2022-2023
March 4, 2023
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary, Moscow
May 31, 2023
Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Vladimir
Music of the New World
- "Organ Sonata" by Emmanuel Dubois
For pipe organ and soprano
- "Canticum Fratris Solis" by Eli Tamar
For three soloists, choir and pipe organ
- Set of arias and vocal ensembles by Eli Tamar
For two sopranos, alto and pipe organ
Season 2022-2023
January 9, 2023
St. Andrew Anglican Church, Moscow, Moscow
Christmas Oratorio
- "Waft Her, Angels, Through The Skies"" by Eli Tamar
For pipe organ and soprano
- "Canticum Fratris Solis" by Eli Tamar
For three soloists, choir and pipe organ
- "Christmas Oratorio" by Camille Saint-Saëns
For five soloists, orchestra, choir and pipe organ
Season 2022-2023
November 30, 2022
Sobornaya Palata, Moscow
December 19, 2022
Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University, White Hall, St. Petersburg
Kurt Sander - "The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom"
Choral work is written for mixed choir and two soloists in two parts (1. Liturgy of the catechumens and 2. Liturgy of the faithful) composed by Dr. Sander in the great traditions of Russian Orthodox sacred music.
Season 2021-2022
Mission to Austria
'Prayer for Peace'
With the support of the US Embassy in Austria and in collaboration with the Austrian Artistic Agency Künstleragentur Hollaender-Calix, Lyrica Classic brought sacred organ and vocal music of two American composers Eli Tamar and Emmanuel Dubois, to the Austrian audiences. The works are written on Catholic and Orthodox prayer texts and performed by renowned American and Austrian artists.
Dedicated to the remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 20, 2022
Congress Graz Stefaniensaal, Graz
Prayer for Peace
- "Organ Sonata" by Emmanuel Dubois
For pipe organ and soprano
- "Canticum Fratris Solis" by Eli Tamar
For three soloists, choir and pipe organ
- Set of arias and vocal ensembles by Eli Tamar
For two sopranos, alto and pipe organ
Season 2020-2021
Mission to Russia
'Requiem for the Fallen'
With the support of the U.S. Embassy in Russia and in collaboration with the Moscow Synodal Choir, Lyrica Classic presented the new oratorio Requiem for the Fallen by American-Belgian composer Emmanuel Dubois. The work was brought to Russian and global audiences through a virtual live performance broadcast simultaneously from Mosfilm Studio in Moscow, Lyrica Classic Studio in Washington, D.C., and NV Factory in New Jersey.
The festival also featured a series of webinars with renowned professionals in the classical music industry.
March 20, 2022
Congress Graz Stefaniensaal, Graz
Requiem for the Fallen
- "Organ Sonata" by Emmanuel Dubois
For pipe organ and soprano
- "Canticum Fratris Solis" by Eli Tamar
For three soloists, choir and pipe organ
- Set of arias and vocal ensembles by Eli Tamar
For two sopranos, alto and pipe organ