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Schott Music
September 14, 2007

Tobias Picker Named Artistic Advisor to Dicapo; New Recording of Piano Works for 2008 Release

Dicapo Opera Theatre has announced the appointment of composer Tobias Picker to the position of Artistic Advisor, to begin this season. Mr. Picker enjoyed a successful collaboration with Dicapo last season as the theatre premiered the chamber version of his opera Thérèse Raquin to critical acclaim. As Artistic Advisor to Dicapo, Mr. Picker will provide direction on repertoire expansion and commissions in addition to overall artistic planning. Michael Capasso, Dicapo's General Director, comments on the appointment:

" In the past several years, we have been adding more contemporary music to our schedule and had an especially positive response to this season's Thérèse Raquin performances, so we are delighted that Tobias Picker is joining us here at Dicapo."

Among Dicapo's offerings this season will be two concerts of the music of Tobias Picker. The first, which will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008, will be a program of scenes and arias from Picker's operas Emmeline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Thérèse Raquin and An American Tragedy and will also include the world premiere of a new work. The second concert on Thursday, May 1, 2008, will feature acclaimed Metropolitan Opera Mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chavez presenting songs and arias by Tobias Picker in a preview of her upcoming recording for Koch Classics. In future seasons, Dicapo Opera Theatre will present a cycle of all of Mr. Picker's operas. The composer had this to say on his appointment:

" I am very excited to be working with Michael Capasso in helping to make New York City's third full-time opera company into a world-class operation and looking forward to a future when Dicapo Opera Theatre becomes noted for being at the cutting edge of presenting major New York and U.S. world premieres."

The new recording of Tobias Picker's piano works performed by Ursula Oppens on the Wergo label is set for 2008 release. The recording will include all of Mr. Picker's solo piano works as well as Keys to the City in its version for two pianos with the composer himself sitting in as guest pianist.

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