Carlos Simon

Musician, Composer, Arranger, Keyboardist, Educator

[Tavis Smiley - on 🧵 @therealtavissmiley @tavissmiley]

Composer Carlos Simon joined Tavis in studio to discuss the world premiere of his “Good News Mass” with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil, April 17th & 18th.

#kbla1580 #unapologeticallyprogressive #thetavissmileyshow #tavissmiley #carlossimon #laphilharmonic #goodnewsmass

[Apple Music Classical @AppleClassical]

Celebrating @simoncarlos1, and the first full-length album of his orchestral compositions, as @kencen Composer in Residence.

Don't miss Carlos' commentary discussing the music: https://t.co/TVbPqJMJ4L
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@NosedaG @NatSymphonyDC

[Polyarts @hppolyarts]

Proud that our very own @eoutwater returns for the 3rd year in a row, as well as a world premiere commission for @simoncarlos1 as part of Last Night of the Proms!

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

I’m delighted to announce my new position as the Composer Chair for the @BostonSymphony !
They have a long history of music-making & It’s an honor that I don’t take lightly, & will use this opportunity to build on that history through my music as well as mentorship & education.

[National Symphony Orchestra @NatSymphonyDC]

This project with @simoncarlos1 & @NosedaG will also include digital releases of The Block; Songs of Separation; Wake Up! Concerto for Orchestra and will culminate with the release of a complete album in September 2024.

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

So excited for this! And can’t wait for you all to listen!

[National Symphony Orchestra @NatSymphonyDC]

Kicking off the cycle is the release of @simoncarlos1's "Tales—A Folklore Symphony" on January 26.

🎧Listen to a preview: https://t.co/HVg4QK6hnL

[National Symphony Orchestra @NatSymphonyDC]

We are excited to announce a new recording series "Four Symphonic Works" by @kencen Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon (@simoncarlos1) and conducted by Gianandrea Noseda (@NosedaG) on our media label.

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

My new album is available in Dolby Atmos immersive audio on @AppleMusic . Stream “TOGETHER” now, and add it to your music library.

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

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[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

My next single “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” from my upcoming “TOGETHER” album is OUT TODAY!

A remake of one of my favorite pop songs, it reminds us with its simple yet powerful music/lyrics that love is indeed stronger than pride!

LISTEN & DOWNLOAD NOW!

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

So grateful to be joining the DECCA family and to be finally releasing this project. It is my hope that I not only honor the men, women and children sold into slavery, but to recognize that systemic racism still ever present in our society. @deccaclassics #requiemfortheenslaved

[The Philadelphia Orchestra @philorch]

Tonight at @carnegiehall, the Orchestra and Yannick @nezetseguin perform Beethoven Symphonies 7 & 8 as well as 2021 @SphinxOrg Medal of Excellence recipient @simoncarlos1's Fate Now Conquers. Tickets: https://t.co/gLXA2b9SFm

[Carlos Simon @simoncarlos1]

Tomorrow!! World Premiere of “REQUIEM FOR THE ENSLAVED”. Featuring @KingofMarco @hubnewmusic and @MKZuluMusic ! Commissioned by @Georgetown @librarycongress https://t.co/cxetpkl09O

[Hub New Music @hubnewmusic]

Tomorrow we virtually premiere @simoncarlos1 "Requiem for the Enslaved" with @KingofMarco and @MKZuluMusic presented by @librarycongress. Link below!!

https://t.co/f48uORQvQy

[Tabitha McGrath 🔶🔶 @tabithamcgrath]

But, you know, classical music is elitist/inaccessible.

[HarrisonParrott Group @HarrisonParrott]

"@simoncarlos1's propulsive and galvanizing “Fate Now Conquers” nodded to Beethoven, but on his own brazen terms." @nytimes reviews @OjaiFestivals https://t.co/dscieEIrdt?

[Lara Downes @laradownes]

#NewMusicFriday brings you LIGHT, music by @simoncarlos1 Florence Price, H T Burleigh & Margaret Bonds feat @PUBLIQuartet Ivalas Quartet & Khari Joyner. A tribute to the transformations of the Great Migration 🌞https://t.co/AHSIsyTYAe

[Washington National Opera @WashNatOpera]

We can't wait to share these new operas with you. 😍

Enjoy a look at our recent piano workshop for @kamalasankaram & @nycnovel's "Rise" and @bamuthi & @simoncarlos1's "it all falls down," part of this season's monument-inspired #WrittenInStoneWNO works ➡ https://t.co/v65L7CvOpd

[Washington National Opera @WashNatOpera]

Join us back at the park Aug. 28 for #OperaInTheOutfield's outdoor family fun with live performances, arts & crafts, a big-screen broadcast of a production of Cinderella and #MoWillems & @simoncarlos1's SLOPERA! starring Elephant & Piggie, and more.
👉https://t.co/CTSH63OkPg

[Tanglewood @TanglewoodMA]

.@simoncarlos1 here before this morning’s @BostonSymphony rehearsal to share insight on “Fate Now Conquers.”

His piece will be performed on tomorrow afternoon’s BSO concert. Learn more at https://t.co/vuF5c8sdhV.