Jeffrey Biegel
@jeffreybiegel.bsky.social
Pianist, composer, teacher, commissioning projects creator, created first Classical livestreams
'America at 250' summer 2026 - a few slots left - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" - join the Rhapsody National Initiative - message me asap. #orchestra #symphony #america
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
'America at 250' summer 2026 - a few slots left - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" - join the Rhapsody National Initiative - message me asap. #orchestra #symphony #america
The Rhapsody National Initiative is now the largest consortium of orchestras for a new work in the history of music. It is the first 50 state project without buy-ins from orchestras and the first 50 state project for a new work for soloist and orchestra. Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Rhapsody National Initiative is now the largest consortium of orchestras for a new work in the history of music. It is the first 50 state project without buy-ins from orchestras and the first 50 state project for a new work for soloist and orchestra. Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
A few words about the upcoming World Premiere of James Lee III's "Concerto in A" with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Matthew Kraemer, celebrating the centennial of George Gershwin's "Concerto in F".
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#louisianaphilharmonic
#orchestra
#piano
#symphony
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October 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A few words about the upcoming World Premiere of James Lee III's "Concerto in A" with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Matthew Kraemer, celebrating the centennial of George Gershwin's "Concerto in F".
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#jamesleeIIII
#louisianaphilharmonic
#orchestra
#piano
#symphony
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#jamesleeIIII
#louisianaphilharmonic
#orchestra
#piano
#symphony
Welcome Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Music Director John Zoltek - Orchestra #64 - Montana #2 - to the Rhapsody National Initiative
"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
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"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
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October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Welcome Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Music Director John Zoltek - Orchestra #64 - Montana #2 - to the Rhapsody National Initiative
"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
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"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
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Welcome El Paso Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Bohuslav Rattay - Orchestra #63 in the Rhapsody National Initiative - Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"!Thank you to 'Bo' and Ruth Ellen Jacobson!
#ElPasoSymphony #BohuslavRattay #PeterBoyer
#ElPasoSymphony #BohuslavRattay #PeterBoyer
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Welcome El Paso Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Bohuslav Rattay - Orchestra #63 in the Rhapsody National Initiative - Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"!Thank you to 'Bo' and Ruth Ellen Jacobson!
#ElPasoSymphony #BohuslavRattay #PeterBoyer
#ElPasoSymphony #BohuslavRattay #PeterBoyer
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" this weekend with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra on the Steinway selected by George Gershwin a century ago! @apnews.com @detroitfreepress.bsky.social @usatoday.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" this weekend with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra on the Steinway selected by George Gershwin a century ago! @apnews.com @detroitfreepress.bsky.social @usatoday.com
Welcome Michigan Philharmonic and Music Director Nan Washburn - Orchestra #62 in the 'Rhapsody National Initiative' featuring Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' for the 2026-27 season!
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September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Welcome Michigan Philharmonic and Music Director Nan Washburn - Orchestra #62 in the 'Rhapsody National Initiative' featuring Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' for the 2026-27 season!
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@michiganphil.bsky.social
First up in the new 25-26 concert season. Thank you, America.
September 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
First up in the new 25-26 concert season. Thank you, America.
After a September 1985 performance forty years ago, Leonard Bernstein launched my career in a letter in October. The result: a New York Lincoln Center recital debut.
September 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
After a September 1985 performance forty years ago, Leonard Bernstein launched my career in a letter in October. The result: a New York Lincoln Center recital debut.
The Rhapsody Initiative reaches the half point of four seasons exclusive tour with 61 orchestras, still growing. The final list of endorsers is below. Thank you, profoundly and respectfully, to everyone supporting this unprecedented landmark project. "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" by Peter Boyer.
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Rhapsody Initiative reaches the half point of four seasons exclusive tour with 61 orchestras, still growing. The final list of endorsers is below. Thank you, profoundly and respectfully, to everyone supporting this unprecedented landmark project. "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" by Peter Boyer.
"Want an exciting programming choice for your orchestra? Jeffrey Biegel playing Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" is the ticket. A work that celebrates the Gershwin Rhapsody as well as the sound of America, it is the musical equivalent of a fireworks display."
- Jennifer Higdon
- Jennifer Higdon
September 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Want an exciting programming choice for your orchestra? Jeffrey Biegel playing Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" is the ticket. A work that celebrates the Gershwin Rhapsody as well as the sound of America, it is the musical equivalent of a fireworks display."
- Jennifer Higdon
- Jennifer Higdon
"Every collaboration requires dedication and total commitment from each member of a new endeavor. Selfless service to the evolution of one's talents to the larger landscape provides the foundation of anything worthwhile for future generations to sustain and carry forward."
-Jeffrey Biegel
-Jeffrey Biegel
August 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
"Every collaboration requires dedication and total commitment from each member of a new endeavor. Selfless service to the evolution of one's talents to the larger landscape provides the foundation of anything worthwhile for future generations to sustain and carry forward."
-Jeffrey Biegel
-Jeffrey Biegel
"The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' by Peter Boyer grew into the first 50-state project for orchestras, without having to pay a commissioning fee...Orchestras can still sign on to perform it. It's also important for future generations of pianists." -Jeffrey Biegel. Alabama Premiere - April 28.
April 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' by Peter Boyer grew into the first 50-state project for orchestras, without having to pay a commissioning fee...Orchestras can still sign on to perform it. It's also important for future generations of pianists." -Jeffrey Biegel. Alabama Premiere - April 28.
UP NEXT! ALABAMA STATE PREMIERE - RHAPSODY NATIONAL INITIATIVE
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Reeves - Music Director
Peter Boyer - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
Orchestras and Conductors - Message me for details to join this unprecedented 50 states project through 26-27.
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Reeves - Music Director
Peter Boyer - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
Orchestras and Conductors - Message me for details to join this unprecedented 50 states project through 26-27.
April 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
UP NEXT! ALABAMA STATE PREMIERE - RHAPSODY NATIONAL INITIATIVE
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Reeves - Music Director
Peter Boyer - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
Orchestras and Conductors - Message me for details to join this unprecedented 50 states project through 26-27.
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Reeves - Music Director
Peter Boyer - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
Orchestras and Conductors - Message me for details to join this unprecedented 50 states project through 26-27.
"Jeffrey is peerless in his passion for bringing meaningful, new music to life. No one but he could have conceived and executed a project as bold and impactful as the Rhapsody National Initiative. The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' stakes its claim as a worthy addition."
- Michael Butterman
- Michael Butterman
April 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
"Jeffrey is peerless in his passion for bringing meaningful, new music to life. No one but he could have conceived and executed a project as bold and impactful as the Rhapsody National Initiative. The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' stakes its claim as a worthy addition."
- Michael Butterman
- Michael Butterman
Who's looking for new piano concertos for 2026-27? Here are two new projects for fall 2026:
At right: Daniel Perttu: "Animali! Carnivali!"
At left: Stewart Goodyear: "Visions at an Exhibition"
Contact me for details.
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At right: Daniel Perttu: "Animali! Carnivali!"
At left: Stewart Goodyear: "Visions at an Exhibition"
Contact me for details.
@orchestrascanada.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Who's looking for new piano concertos for 2026-27? Here are two new projects for fall 2026:
At right: Daniel Perttu: "Animali! Carnivali!"
At left: Stewart Goodyear: "Visions at an Exhibition"
Contact me for details.
@orchestrascanada.bsky.social
At right: Daniel Perttu: "Animali! Carnivali!"
At left: Stewart Goodyear: "Visions at an Exhibition"
Contact me for details.
@orchestrascanada.bsky.social
Bravissimo Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Brian Dollinger - Hawaii State Premiere - Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
March 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Bravissimo Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Brian Dollinger - Hawaii State Premiere - Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
Orchestras Unite in the US and Canada - A New Piano Concerto Project Is Born - Join the 'Stewart Goodyear InterContinental Concerto Initiative'! Canadian composer & American pianist. Contact me for more details and booking.
#StewartGoodyear @reuters.com @apnews.com @tribelaw.bsky.social
#StewartGoodyear @reuters.com @apnews.com @tribelaw.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Orchestras Unite in the US and Canada - A New Piano Concerto Project Is Born - Join the 'Stewart Goodyear InterContinental Concerto Initiative'! Canadian composer & American pianist. Contact me for more details and booking.
#StewartGoodyear @reuters.com @apnews.com @tribelaw.bsky.social
#StewartGoodyear @reuters.com @apnews.com @tribelaw.bsky.social
"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" sweeps the nation in all 50 states! Composer Peter Boyer takes a hometown bow following the Rhode Island Premiere of his Rhapsody with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Guest Conductor, Aram Demirjian, brilliantly leading this gem of American orchestras.
March 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" sweeps the nation in all 50 states! Composer Peter Boyer takes a hometown bow following the Rhode Island Premiere of his Rhapsody with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Guest Conductor, Aram Demirjian, brilliantly leading this gem of American orchestras.
The South Dakota State Premiere of the 50 States Rhapsody National Initiative.
February 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The South Dakota State Premiere of the 50 States Rhapsody National Initiative.
Melissa Manchester joins me announcing the World Premiere of "AWAKE!" for Piano and Orchestra:
Still
Strength
As One
Renewed
Awake!
Photo courtesy Nick Spanos
Endless Mountain Music Festival
Stephen Gunzenhauser, Conductor
July 19, 2025
Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium
Still
Strength
As One
Renewed
Awake!
Photo courtesy Nick Spanos
Endless Mountain Music Festival
Stephen Gunzenhauser, Conductor
July 19, 2025
Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium
December 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Melissa Manchester joins me announcing the World Premiere of "AWAKE!" for Piano and Orchestra:
Still
Strength
As One
Renewed
Awake!
Photo courtesy Nick Spanos
Endless Mountain Music Festival
Stephen Gunzenhauser, Conductor
July 19, 2025
Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium
Still
Strength
As One
Renewed
Awake!
Photo courtesy Nick Spanos
Endless Mountain Music Festival
Stephen Gunzenhauser, Conductor
July 19, 2025
Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium
For those who don't know me, pianist, composer, and advocate for new music. 121 orchestras so far have been performing 28 new works with me by over 20 different composers. New pieces by Melissa Manchester, James Lee III and Adolphus Hailstork, and a new animals project needing funding. Starting now!
December 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM
For those who don't know me, pianist, composer, and advocate for new music. 121 orchestras so far have been performing 28 new works with me by over 20 different composers. New pieces by Melissa Manchester, James Lee III and Adolphus Hailstork, and a new animals project needing funding. Starting now!