Darrin C. Milling is Busy in 2023
In 2023, bass trombonist Darrin C. Milling celebrates 32 years as an artist with the Edwards Instrument Co. and 25 years in Brazil as a solo, chamber, and orchestral musician. He will mark those milestones by performing a number of big events, including a world premiere of the fifth concerto written for him since last year, a series of debut concerts in the US and abroad, new chamber collaborations with renowned pianists (including the 2010 Van Cliburn winner, Olga Kern). He’ll also be involved in multiple educational outreach and charity activities. Inspired by his parents, mentors, colleagues, and several students, Darrin’s dedication and passion for making music and teaching continue to endure.
Darrin’s 2023 Schedule
January 16 – 28, 2023
Trombone course by Professor Milling at the 44th International Summer Course of Brasília School of Music
January 19, 2023
Recital of Duo Música Viva São Paulo (cello and bass trombone) and debut of Duo Low Brass Project Brasil (horn and bass trombone) at the 44th International Summer Course of Brasília School of Music
January 28, 2023
Soloist with Academic Orchestra, conducted by Alba Bomfim, at the 44th International Summer Course of Brasília School of Music
March 6, 2023
Participation of Darrin as guest performer in recital of pianist Luiza Aquino dedicated to works of famed Brazilian pianist Francisca Aquino in the auditorium Zequinha de Abreu at the São Paulo State School of Music
April 9, 2023
Participation in brass quartet of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
April 17, 2023
Meeting I of free public course by Professor Milling for Brass and Percussion at Tatuí Conservatory’s branch in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil
April 28, 2023
Return concert of The Heritage Duo Ensemble (piano and bass trombone) with new partner and pianist Lígia Moreno, Brazil’s celebrated and award-winning soloist, for charity event of ENLACE organization in Brasília, under artistic direction of conductor and flutist Mariana Menezes
May 15, 2023
Meeting II of free public course by Professor Milling for Brass and Percussion at Tatuí Conservatory’s branch in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil
May 23, 2023
Guest artist at Virginia Arts Festival performing with pianist Olga Kern, winner of 2010 Cliburn International Piano Competition
May 27, 2023
Performance on Classical Sounds chamber series in Austin, Texas, at KMFA Classical 89.5 with pianist Toby Blumenthal, Steinway artist and founder of Luzerne Music Center (USA)
May 28, 2023
Performance on Classical Sounds chamber series in Austin, Texas, at Round Rock Presbyterian Church with pianist Toby Blumenthal, Steinway artist and founder of Luzerne Music Center (USA)
June 05, 2023
Meeting III of free public course by Professor Milling for Brass and Percussion at Tatuí Conservatory’s branch in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil
June 13, 2023
World Premiere of ‘Concert No. 2′ by composer Ian Deterling featuring Darrin C. Milling as guest soloist with the National Theatre Orchestra in Brasília (capital of Brazil), conducted by Claudio Cohen
July 22, 2023
Masterclass for brass instrumentalists at Luzerne Music Center (Lake Luzerne, New York
USA)
July 24, 2023
Guest artist on Luzerne Chamber Music Festival series (USA) performing with pianist Toby Blumenthal, founder of Luzerne Music Center
August 03, 2023
Premiere in the city of Goiânia (Brazil) of “Invenções Brasileiras No. 1” by Brazilian composer Juliana Ripke and “Across Continents” by African-American composer Trent Johnson. Featuring Milling as guest soloist with Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra, this opportunity was generously granted by artistic director Neil Thomson to commemorate Darrin’s 25 years in Brazil and will be led by associate conductor Mariana Menezes
August 13, 2023
Duo Mr. & Mrs. Milling (violin and bass trombone) performing on chamber series of the Country Club of São Paulo. World premiere of ‘Four LaFate Pictures for Violin and Bass Trombone’ by composer and violinist William Harvey, who dedicated the duo to Svetlana Tereshkova- Milling (violin) and Darrin C. Milling (bass trombone)
December 5, 2023
Masterclass at Tatuí Conservatory (Brazil)
December 6, 2023
Premiere in the town of Tatuí, Brazil, of ‘Concerto No.1’ by composer Ian Deterling with the Tatuí Conservatory Symphonic Band, conducted by Marco Almeida Bitoca
December 9, 2023
US premiere of ‘The Tie That Binds’ by composer Trent Johnson for bass trombone and orchestra, featuring Darrin in front of the Greater Miami Youth Orchestra, led by Taiwanese conductor Huifang Chen
