Annual American Composers Update
John Corigliano
John Corigliano was the only American composer selected
to contribute to the New York Philharmonic's Messages
for the Millennium concert. An article about the program
appeared in the
New York Times, Nov. 7, 1999.
Premieres
At the concert, Kurt Masur conducted Sylvia McNair and
the New York Philharmonic in the premiere of
Vocalise,
for soprano, electronics, and orchestra.