Last but not least, we are excited to share insights from our Pianist in Residence and the collaborative commissioning of a new work. We asked composer Che Buford to tell us about the piece they are creating in collaboration with our Pianist in Residence, Daniel Inamorato.

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We would like to thank everyone who applied to this year’s call! We received over 300 submissions, and we were truly blown away by the quality and creativity of the pieces that were sent to us. It is our pleasure to announce that we have selected five winners and ten honorable mentions.

Following our last post, we’re excited to continue sharing insights from our 2025–2026 Composer Commissions.
This post features composer Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill and their piece, ...and long was the discontent.

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Our 2025–2026 Composer Commissions are underway! As our composers craft new works premiering next spring, we’re sharing their creative insights. First up: Wynn-Anne Rossi with Alien Landscapes: Six Adventures in Color and Texture.

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Another Exciting Announcement!
Queer Turquoise, written by our very own Abundant Silence composer Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill, will be officially released on October 17th as part of the upcoming album You, Me, Us by Nick May and Alex Li!

Learn more about the album here:
neumarecords.org

Exciting Announcement: 2025 Abundant Silence Composition Contest!

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Submission:
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/composition-...

Join Daniel Inamorato, our Pianist in Residence, as he live streams his practice session in preparation for his headline concert for the Festival for Creative Pianists in-person program!

Free admission — RSVP through the FCP online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community

We are thrilled to present an in-depth interview with our inaugural Pianist-in-Residence, Daniel Inamorato! His incredible journey and story will inspire anyone who believes in the power of art in society and the human spirit.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/daniel-...

Festival for Creative Pianists and Abundant Silence are thrilled to announce that Daniel Inamorato and Alexa Stier have been selected as FCP & AS's 2025 and 2026 Pianists-in-Residence!

Visit the FCP website blog (www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/.../pianist...) for the full announcement!