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Wurtz premiere receives praise at AMP concert

Amy Wurtz’s String Quartet No 3 received high praise from critics in its world premiere, performed by the Kontras Quartet …
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AMP grant applications are now open for the 2022-23 season

AMP grant applications are now open for the 2022-23 season and will be accepted through September 10. Grants will be …
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AMP to return live in June with wide-ranging concert by Kontras Quartet

The American Music Project will return to live performance this spring with a concert by the Kontras Quartet June 5 …
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AMP Grant Awards announced for the 2021-22 season

After going on hiatus last season due to the pandemic, the American Music Project today announces grant winners for the …
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AMP grant applications are now open for the 2021-22 season

After going on hiatus this past season due to financial stresses and performance limitations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the …
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AMP grants paused for 20-21 season

The American Music Project is pausing grant submissions and awards for the 2020-21 season due to Covid-19. “With great regret, …
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Chicago Tribune previews the George Crumb Festival

Read the article by Chicago Tribune music critic Howard Reich previewing the Music Institute of Chicago’s George Crumb Festival, made …
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George Crumb Festival opens with a “triumphant foray”

The Music Institute of Chicago opened its George Crumb Festival on January 31. Read Chicago Classical Review’s coverage of Program …
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George Crumb Festival finale earns critical raves

The Music Institute of Chicago’s AMP-sponsored George Crumb Festival closed with a varied feast of music, earning critical accolades from …
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