American Composers Orchestra 2026 EarShot Showcase Features Rodríguez’ Symphony No.2

Celebrated as an “essential organization” (The New York Times) with “an expansive vision of orchestral composition” (Represent Classical), the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces a special EarShot Showcase on January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. The program, conducted by Mélisse Brunet, features Iván Enrique Rodríguez’ Symphony No.2 alongside new works by Joseph Sowa, Chelsea Komschlies, Marina López, Sepehr Pirasteh, and Patricia Leonard. The inaugural showcase features composers selected from the past few seasons, providing connections to industry leaders and producing high-quality recordings to drive future performances and commissions. The Showcase program will be workshopped by ACO in a public working rehearsal on January 12 at 10:30 AM. Currently celebrating its 49th season, American Composers Orchestra presents this showcase as a preview of its landmark 50th anniversary, which will see signature events and performances throughout the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 seasons. Lead support for the EarShot Showcase is provided by the Fromm Music Foundation.