Christopher Theofanidis

Works: Concerto

Title Instrumentation Duration Listen
Indigo Heaven (2025) concerto for clarinet and orchestra
for Stephen Williamson, clarinet / Chicago Symphony, Gustavo Gimeno
ca. 27'
Canyon (2024) concerto for string quartet and orchestra
Commissioned by the Amarillo Symphony for its 100th anniversary, Harrington String Quartet, Amarillo Symphony, George Jackson, cond.
ca. 32' Watch premiere
April 19/20, 2024 at the Globe-news Center for the Performing Arts in Amarillo, Texas.
Concerto for Marimba and Chamber Orchestra (2013/ rev 2024) version for marimba and chamber orchesta
for Ji Su Jung, marimba / Colorado Springs Symphony
ca. 20'
The World in Ecstatic Motion (2022) concerto for flute and orchestra
for Marina Piccini, flute, and various orchestras as part of a consortium
ca. 22'
If Falling is a Leaf (2020/2021) for strings and harpsichord, with recited poem by Melissa Studdard ca. 7'
Drum Circles (2019)
I. Rivers and Anthems
II. Sparks and Chants
III. How Can You Smile When You’re Deep in Thought?
IV. Spirits and Drums
V. Three Chords and the Truth (or, Learning to Breathe Again)
Percussion Quartet Concerto ca. 25' Watch
The Percussion Collective with the Curtis Orchestra, Verizon Hall
Concerto #2 (2018) For solo piano, strings, harp, and percussion ca. 20'
Concerto (2013) For marimba and wind sinfonietta ca. 20'
Concerto (2009) For cello and orchestra
commissioned for the Dallas Symphony and Nina Kotova
Concerto (2008) For violin and orchestra
Commissioned by the Pittsburgh Symphony for Sarah Chang
ca. 23'
Sarah Chang, violin
Pittsburgh Symphony/Andris Nelsons, conducting
Rex Tremendae Majestatis (2008) For solo organ, brass, and percussion
Commissioned by the Pacific Symphony for Paul Jacobs
ca. 8'
Paul Jacobs, organ
Pacific Symphony/Carl St. Clair, conducting
Concerto (2006) For piano and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by Pro Musica Columbus for Donald Berman
ca. 21'
Donald Berman, piano
Pro Musica Columbus/Timothy Russell, conducting
Concerto (2003) For viola and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra for Kim Kashkashian
ca. 27'
Concerto (1997/2002) For bassoon and chamber orchestra
Commissioned by the Absolute Ensemble for Martin Kuuskmann
ca. 23'
Mvt I. alone, inward
Mvt II. beautiful
Mvt III. threatening, fast
Martin Kuuskman, bassoon
Northwest Sinfonia / Barry Jekowsky, conducting
Concerto (1994) For alto saxophone and orchestra
Commissioned by Worldwide Concurrent Premieres and Commissioning Fund for a consortium of 10 saxophonists
ca. 18'