New and innovative music has long been a part of Carnegie Hall's artistic fabric—the world premieres of such now-standard works as Dvořák’s "New World" Symphony and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, for example, took place right here. Julia Wolfe’s Steel Hammer, an exciting new composition based on the legendary tale of John Henry, will receive its New York premiere this month in Zankel Hall, and December will bring the U.S. premiere of Wolfgang Rihm’s ET LUX, a piece that joins the growing list of new works commissioned by Carnegie Hall.
Related events: November 21, 2009 Bang on a Can All-Stars / Trio Mediaeval; December 2, 2009 The Hilliard Ensemble / Arditti Quartet
