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Abbie Betinis

ABBIE BETINIS is a composer whose music has been called "superb... whirling, soaring", and "audacious... edgy... thrilling" (Minneapolis Star Tribune). A McKnight Artist Fellow, her music unfolds with a dramatic, melodic impulse, often inspired by language, patterns, and play.

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G. Schirmer publishes "Dormi, Jesu" in Dale Warland Series
posted: May 2010
G. Schirmer writes: "With homage to Bruckner and Messiaen, the gentle phrases and rich harmonies of this contemporary Latin setting will resonate throughout your performance space." Study the score, listen to the recording, or click to order here: Dormi Jesu.

Cancer returns, preparing for bone marrow transplant
posted: April 2010
I'm sorry to report I've been recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma for the third time. I'll be taking some time away from commissions and other collaborative projects to undergo a bone marrow tranplant in June, and will post updates on my Facebook Fanpage as I am able.

Three pieces being performed at North Central ACDA!
posted: Mar 2010
Hooray! Bar xizam (Upward, I rise) and Chant for Great Compassion will be performed by the St Olaf Choir and Manitou Singers, and Cedit, Hyems will 're-premiere' with Cantamus (Iowa State) in a new arrangement for SSAA, all at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

St. Olaf Choir champions "Bar xizam (Upward, I rise)" on East Coast tour
posted: Feb 2010
From the Worcester Telegram, 2/5/10: "A high point in the program. . . rhythmically and tonally free . . . The audience sat silently, transfixed by the beauty and creativity of the piece and granted the composer, who was in the audience, a prolonged ovation. At intermission she was besieged by admirers." (Read entire review).

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