L.E.S. Characters (2021) 20'
Viola Concerto
solo viola and orchestra 2(II=picc).2(II=EH).2.2(II=cbn) - alto sax - 2.2.0.0 - timp - perc(3): BD/bongos/cabasa/cans/cowbell/glock/susp. cym/wblk/xylo - harp - strings
Commissioned by the Grant Park Music Festival, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, CityMusic Cleveland, Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, in partnership with The Knights.
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Violinist.com Interview with Composer Jessie Montgomery
Published March 13, 2025
Violinist.com
“The point is that the act of creating live music brings people together. ‘There’s the attraction of the music and the attraction of the people who are making the music,…
Feature: L.E.S. Characters Brings Jessie Montgomery and Masumi Per Rostad Full Circle
Published April 24, 2023
San Francisco Classical Voice
“‘There’s something about recalling childhood memories that I find is a fun place to write music from because it’s like a good exercise in tapping into your creative memories and…
Review: Montgomery premiere upstages the showpieces at Harris Theater
Published August 5, 2023
Chicago Classical Review
“Written in 2021 for viola and orchestra and featuring violist Masumi Per Rostad, Montgomery’s piece was the concert’s highlight, heard in its local premiere. She is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s…