Musings (2023) 12'
for two violins
two violins
Commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for Paul Huang and Danbi Um
Performance HistoryPress
Performance History 
Press
Review: A successful prototype: NOVA Chamber Music Series’ Jessie Montgomery Plays Jessie Montgomery concert thrills large audience
Published March 13, 2025
The Utah Review
“Throughout the concert, Montgomery’s generous demeanor went a long way in inviting the audience to be comfortable in taking in the experience of contemporary music, without worrying about feeling intimidated…
Announcement: PUBLIQuartet bringing improv chamber music to Hancher stage in Iowa City
Published November 14, 2024
The Gazette
“PUBLIQuartet will perform a program made up entirely of Montgomery’s works. Now serving as Hancher’s 2024—2025 composer-in-residence, Montgomery also will perform in the concert. They’ve woven some of her works…
Announcement: NOVA Chamber Music Series’ 2024-25 will be exciting from start to finish
Published November 4, 2024
The Utah Review
“Artistic director and pianist Kimi Kawashima has scored one of the season’s most anticipated offerings with a concert highlighting works by Jessie Montgomery, who won the Grammy for best contemporary…
Feature: Celebrating Jessie Montgomery’s tenure as the CSO’s Mead Composer-in-Residence
Published May 2, 2024
Experience CSO
“During her three seasons as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, Jessie Montgomery has left a profound impression on the orchestra and the city’s cultural scene. Her many accomplishments include…
Concert review: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Published April 17, 2024
The Strad
“The New York premiere of Jessie Montgomery’s Musings for two violins is easily my new favourite work of hers and was spectacularly performed by CMS violinists Paul Huang and Danbi…