Set in a Bronx hospital in the late 1960s, Tobias Picker: Awakenings tells the true story of neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks, who received worldwide acclaim for awakening survivors of the “sleeping-sickness” epidemic of the 1920s from their decades-long, frozen-like state with the drug L-DOPA.

BMOP begins its 26th season with four commissions and premieres, on October 7, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at NEC’s Jordan Hall.

In the latest release from BMOP/sound, Joan Tower's captivating compositional language showcases the deftness and bravura of the concerti soloists. Using past as prologue, she looks to Beethoven for inspiration all the while employing imaginative melodies and mesmerizing rhythms. Don't miss the latest tour-de-force of this renowned American female composer.

Works dedicated for traditional Chinese instruments and Western orchestra are the result of composer Anthony De Ritis's interest and love of travel, intercultural dialogue, and pursuit of innovation in new music through placing texts and disciplines side-by-side.

BMOP/sound has two CD releases this month! Beginning with Avner Dorman: Siklòn, this disc collects five orchestral works spanning 20 years of Dorman's compositional output. Lee Hoiby: The Italian Lesson features two chamber operas for mezzo-soprano, showcasing longtime BMOP collaborator Janna Baty as a harried mid-century housewife and soloist Vanessa Schukis as the great Julia Child—with an actual cake recipe!

BMOP/sound's latest release collects all three collaborations between Spanish-born composer Carlos Surinach and iconic American choreographer Martha Graham. Featuring the world premiere orchestral recordings of Acrobats of God, The Owl and the Pussycat, and Embattled Garden, this disc is a snapshot of mid-century ballet music.

BMOP caps its quarter-century celebration with a trip to the historic Carnegie Hall to give the New York premieres of three BMOP-commissioned works. Reprising pieces by Andrew Norman, Lei Liang, and Lisa Bielawa—all originally written for, premiered and recorded by BMOP—this concert is a rare opportunity to hear BMOP perform works for a second time, and on the iconic Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. Tickets are on sale now. (Carnegie Hall photo by Jeff Goldberg / ESTO)