Last night 8bb took part in a concert that was part of a University of Chicago Presents festival celebrating one of the 20th century’s most unique musical figures, Olivier Messiaen. The concert highlighted works by students of the great composer,...

Popular American composer Jennifer Higdon will compose a concerto for eighth blackbird and orchestra, to premiere in the 2009/10 season. Although we can officially announce this exciting news, it is not possible to mention publicly which orchestra will present the...