July 5, 2022

Violin Concerto premiere with Ben Beilman, Gemma New, and the Kansas City Symphony

“All grown-ups were once children...but only few of them remember it.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in The Little Prince

Growing up, I loved reading The Little Prince. My first violin concerto explores this innocence, and the loss of that innocence. In three movements, instead of sharing a direct narrative I invite the audience to follow their own path as they listen. This concerto was written for my dear friend and wonderful violinist Benjamin Beilman, and the Kansas City Symphony, both great supporters of my work.

This concerto is dedicated to my mother.

Review by Bach Track here: https://bachtrack.com/review-beilman-new-rogerson-saint-saens-kansas-city-symphony-june-2022
Review by KC Studio here: https://kcstudio.org/vibrant-and-organic-kansas-city-symphony-performs-saint-saens-symphony-no-3-and-premieres-rogersons-the-little-prince/

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Nu Deco Ensemble Releases Second Nature

Nu Deco Ensemble releases Second Nature, featuring "Sacred Earth," a work I wrote for mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and Nu Deco Ensemble, premiered at the Arsht Center in Miami in December 2021. This work was made in collaboration with Keith Ladzinski of National Geographic who provided visuals for the work as well as album artwork. The album also features Gershwin's iconic work "Rhapsody in Blue."

Chris Rogerson Awarded 2022 Stoeger Prize from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

“We are personally delighted that this year’s Stoeger jury has selected Chris Rogerson as the 2022 recipient of the prize,” said CMS Artistic Directors Wu Han and David Finckel. “Chris’s music embodies all that we look for in the works of today’s chamber music composers: genuine inspiration; knowledgeable and skillful instrumental writing; a combination of immediate appeal and intriguing challenge which invites further hearings; and very importantly, a true sense of the very nature of chamber music as an art form of dialogue between equals. In addition, Chris has proven to be very much a ‘performer’s composer’ in that so many fine players have asked for works from him. Their advocacy and passion, combined with new music of real quality, is what truly drives our art form forward.”

Anne-Marie McDermott and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Premiere "Samaa'"

In late June 2022, Anne-Marie McDermott and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra premiered "Samaa'", a new piano concerto commissioned by Bravo! Vail to commemorate Anne-Marie's 10 years as Artistic Director of the organization.

Violin Concerto premiere with Ben Beilman, Gemma New, and the Kansas City Symphony

Nu Deco Ensemble Releases Second Nature

Chris Rogerson Awarded 2022 Stoeger Prize from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Anne-Marie McDermott and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Premiere "Samaa'"

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Violin Concerto premiere with Ben Beilman, Gemma New, and the Kansas City Symphony

Nu Deco Ensemble Releases Second Nature

Chris Rogerson Awarded 2022 Stoeger Prize from Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Anne-Marie McDermott and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Premiere "Samaa'"

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