The Soundtrack of America

Our first Mainstage of 2026 will feature not one, not two, but three world-premieres commissioned especially for the Summermusik Festival: the first by 2025 Kreitler Commission Competition winner Simon Rivet; the second, Visions of Humanity and Unity, by a consortium of five internationally-recognized composers; and the third by local luminary Kanniks Kannikeswaran. This cornucopia of new work is a reflection of the rich culture of invention and collaboration that our country has fostered for 250 years, and of the commitment by Summermusik to support the musical innovators of our time. 

Zuill Bailey, cello

Approximately 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission.
Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Preconcert activities:
6:45-7:15pm: Join Summermusik Director Eckart Preu and the guest artists for a pre-concert talk in the Mayerson Theatre

This concert is available in the Festival Subscription, Mainstage Subscription, and Flex Pass options.
Single Tickets:
$35-45 for Adults
$25 for Young Professionals under 40
$12 for Students
Free for Children Under 13
*$3 ticketing fee on single tickets

FRANKLIN PILAND
Oregon Suite
I. Cities
Darren Thompson, Native American flute

SIMON RIVET, Winner of the 2025 Kreitler Commission Competition
Ocean of Quiet (World Premiere, Commission)

ENRICO CHAPELA, CHANDA DANCY, AVNER DORMAN, MARK O’CONNOR, ZHOU TIAN
Visions of Humanity and Unity (World Premiere, Commission)
Zuill Bailey, cello

KANNIKS KANNIKESWARAN
The Indian American Experience (World Premiere, Commission)

AARON COPLAND
Appalachian Spring