Kile Smith | composer

"sounds like no other music"—Miami Herald | "spectacular, profoundly contemporary"—Gramophone | "magnificent"—Fanfare | "breathtaking, spellbinding"—Philadelphia Inquirer | "profoundly direct emotional appeal"—Audiophile Audition | "almost preternaturally beautiful"—Philadelphia City Paper

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Coming up

10 Jun. Reflection. David Furniss. Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Chapter AGO, part of 5-composer Kimmel Organ Book (pub. ECS) premiere

2 Jul. Rejoice in the Lamb premiere, And Good in Every Thing. John French 25th Anniversary at Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia

22 Jul. “Country Dance” from Three Dances. Elizabethtown College Music Camp

25 Jul. Completed Fanfare on Ein feste Burg, for six Renaissance instruments. Commissioned by Piffaro

19 Aug. I Could See the Sky for children’s choir, string quartet, organ. Newburyport Summer Music Festival

17 Sep–Fall 2017. Kyrie and Gloria. Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill

14 Oct. Susquehanna. Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra

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