NEWS & EVENTS 2020-2021 SEASON
JUN
8
2021
COMPUTATIS MALEDICTIS
commissioned by the International Society of Bassists
required semi-final piece for the
2021 ISB convention solo competition
Markus Lang: WINNER of best performance of this piece!
APR
12
2021
DANSES RAVISSANTS
The Merian Ensemble of the Atlanta Symphony
featured on "Performance Today" with host
Fred Child on Public Radio Stations across the USA
APR
7
2021
USONIAN GAMES (world premiere)
The Elicio Trio
"Inspirations" (live stream)
Goodwin Music Hall • Auburn University • Auburn, Alabama
7:30 p.m. CST
MARGI
GRIEBLING-HAIGH
F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S
ClevelandClassical.com December 2020
The White Trout Review
"Griebling-Haigh’s music, a combination of attractive vocal episodes and brief interludes between narration, is winsome and atmospheric, adding just enough Celtic references to the mix to set the scene, but remaining elusive and magical. The singing and playing are first-rate. The White Trout succeeds on two levels: it’s perfectly accessible and enjoyable for children, yet musically sophisticated enough to appeal to adults who can set aside the real world for half an hour and immerse themselves in a charming fantasy."
Gramophone August 2013
“Griebling-Haigh’s penchant for exotic atmosphere is on display in two pieces of rich and haunting personality. The Sinfonia Concertante is scored for the fresh amalgam of two oboes, bassoon, and string quintet, which engage in sinuous and impassioned conversations until whimsy takes over in the third movement, an evocation of rascally rabbits. In Alegrías, Griebling-Haigh blends Sephardic sounds of several regions in a stew of flavorful ingredients. With yet another novel instrumentation the music swirls and stomps in off-beat flamenco rhythms to disarming effect.”
The Double Reed, Vol. 40, Nº. 4
The Story of Babar is given a fresh and convincing treatment in Griebling-Haigh’s effective translation and lovely characterful melodies and moods. The writing is consistently engaging, clever, and ideal for each character or dramatic situation. This musical setting never overstays its welcome."
The Double Reed, Vol. 29, No. 1
Griebling-Haigh's compositional style and ability to write music that really paints pictures is very noteworthy."
Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Vistas desde el Balcón (Views from the Balcony) leans toward Russian elements suggesting Prokofiev’s brooding lyricism and Shostakovich’s mystery and anger. Whatever the source, it’s a stunning explosion of ideas.”
Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Griebling-Haigh’s Collioure travels from brooding utterances to episodes of dramatic anguish. The piece was saturated with haunting inflections.”
American Record Guide
Griebling-Haigh manages to create beautiful textures and melodic lines that sound fresh and personal. The melodies are lovely.”
American Record Guide
“The variety of moods, textures, and instrumental lineups is admirable. Tedium and triviality are banished, and the musicianship is exemplary.”
JUN
26
2021
FROM A TRAIN WINDOW
MAR
21
2021
LITTLE MELODRAMAS
Eric Charnofsky, piano
Cleveland Composers Guild Solo & Duo Concert (live stream)
The Music Settlement • Bop Stop
3:00 p.m. EST
MAR
8
2021
MAR
3
2021
NOV
17
2020
BOCADILLOS FLORIDIANOS
Dione Chandler, oboe
Hannah Sun, piano
Music by Women Festival
Mississippi University for Women • Columbus, MS
THE WHITE TROUT: a chamber opera in one act
Debut of online performance
Gabrielle Haigh, soprano
Brian Keith Johnson, baritone
Ty Alan Emerson, narrator • Jessica Sindell, piccolo
Scott Haigh, double bass • Parker Ramsay, harp
Randall Fusco, piano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBSvwKQh-_I&t=36s
NOV
16
2020
LITTLE DOUBTS • LITTLE RISKS
Debut of online performance
DUETS FOR 2 CELLOS performed by one cellist!
David B. Ellis, cellos (Earth & Air Orchestra)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB95UQQYybc
Bonus Interview with the Composer:
NOV
9
2020
HISTOIRE de BABAR le petit éléphant
West Virginia University
Cynthia Anderson, oboe and English horn
Caryn Crozier, narrator • Andrew Kohn, double bass
Sun Jung Lee, piano
NOVELETTE
Creativity: Learning through Experience XVIII
WORLD PREMIERE
Streamed performance from August 2, 2020 recording session at the Bop Stop TBA
Hana Mazak, violin • Ben Malkevitch, piano
RHAPSODY for VIOLIN & PIANO
featured on "Performance Today" with host
Fred Child on Public Radio Stations across the USA
Peter Otto, violin • Randall Fusco, piano
https://www.yourclassical.org/programs/performance-today/episodes
RECENT NEW WORKS
SEP
27
2020
AUG
26
2020
NEW
WORK
FEB 2021
USONIAN GAMES
COMMISSION from the Alabama Arts Council
for a trio based on the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
The Elicio Winds, a woodwind trio comprised of Auburn University Music Department faculty Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, flute; Kathleen Carter Bell, oboe; and Conor Bell, bassoon; received a grant to commission works celebrating distinct cultural aspects of Alabama.
NEW
WORK
JUNE 2020
COMPUTATIS MALEDICTIS
commissioned by the International Society of Bassists
required semi-final piece for the
2021 ISB convention solo competition
NEW
WORKMARCH
2020
WEIMARER WINTERSZENEN
for English horn and piano
four descriptive movements based on impressions of
midnight, morning, afternoon, and evening scenes
in Weimar, Germany, in winter
NEW
WORK
JAN
2020
NOVELETTE
for violin and piano
commissioned for Cleveland Composers Guild junior concert project
Creativity: Learning through Experience XVIII
NEW
WORK
OCT
2019
CHEBURASHKA
for oboe, tuba, and piano
commissioned by oboist Danna Sundet
three movement trio inspired by 1960s
Soviet Era children's animated cartoon program
RECENT PAST PERFORMANCES
MAR
05
07
2020
ROMANS DES ROIS
Music by Women Festival
Mississippi University for Women • Columbus, MS
MAR
03
2020
ROMANS DES ROIS
Riceland Hall, Fowler Center
Arkansas State University • Jonesboro, AR
OCT
31
2019
BOCADILLOS FLORIDIANOS
Dione Chandler, oboe
Hannah Sun, piano
Stetson University • Deland, Florida
OCT
13
2019
RHAPSODY FOR VIOLIN & PIANO
Peter Otto, Violin
Randall Fusco, piano
Cleveland Composers Guild
Cleveland State University • Cleveland, Ohio
SEP
24
25
2019
LA BERGÈRE DES BRISES DE VALLÉE
for flute, oboe, and piano
Oakwood Chamber Players
Oakwood Performing Arts Center • Madison, Wisconsin
AUG
03
2019
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIA
for three violins
Kent/Blossom Music Festival
Hudson Library • Hudson, Ohio
JULY
17
2019
HEBERT VARIATIONS
for piccolo and piano
Ceruti Chamber Players
Central Presbyterian Church • Lousville, KY
APR
07
2019
ALEGRíAS
NeoSonicFest
Cleveland Chamber Symphony • Steven C. Smith, conductor
Verb Ballets • choreography by Michael Escovedo