Announcing the 2024 Cheswatyr Commission!

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 6 pm @ The Forum at Columbia University
605 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
‍hosted by Tania León

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In year three of Cheswatyr Commissions, Composers Now will present the world premiere of a new work by Milena Casado.

Milena's composer mentor is Dalit Warshaw.

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PROGRAM

Valerie Coleman, Maombi Asante; The Harlem Chamber Players, Flute, Violin, and Cello

Ellen Reid, West Coast Sky Forever; The Harlem Chamber Players, String Quartet

Dalit Warshaw, Conflagration; Miranda Cuckson, Violin

Milena Casado, Cuando Todo Da Vueltas (World Premiere) for Voice, Trumpet, Synthesizer, Electronics, and Mixed Ensemble

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Called “a revelation” by The New York Times, Spanish composer, trumpeter, and flugelhorn player Milena Casado is quickly gaining notice for her unique and deeply personal approach to music. Both as a composer and instrumentalist,
Casado masterfully blends the familiar and the unknown — rooted in tradition, yet reaching for something fundamentally new. Having already caught the attention of many renowned artists, Casado has performed and recorded with such greats as Terri Lyne Carrington, Aaron Parks,Vijay Iyer, Kris Davis, Jazzmeia Horn, and Jorge Rossy, among others. She has
been featured at many of the world’s top venues and festivals, including Carnegie Hall, The Village Vanguard, The Kennedy Center, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival.
An increasingly notable bandleader in her own right, Casado leads her own working quintet, with recent performances at NYC Winter Jazzfest, Savannah Jazz Festival, and other major venues.
Casado has received numerous recognitions and awards, including the 2023 Next Jazz Legacy Award from New Music USA. She was also awarded a full scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music graduating with a major in
Music Performance, as well as a Masters's degree in Global Studies at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.