Barker's composition for flute, clarinet and piano, titled Ocean of Glass, will be premiered at the
2021 National Flute Association Convention
Performers: Eileen Grycky, flute
Christopher Nichols, clarinet
Marie-Christine Delbeau, piano
Barker is delighted to announce the release of the video for her composition, Ealasaid.
The video features the Carnegie Hall premiere performers 6-WIRE and the University of Delaware Chorale, conducted by Paul D. Head. It also features photographs and footage of the Isle of Tiree in Scotland, captured by Malcolm Steel of Tiree 7 Degrees West Photography, and green screen/recording session footage by John A. Palmer of Visual Images Media, Inc.
The 6-WIRE CD which includes the audio recording of Ealasaid was released on the Meyer Media LLC record label during May 2021. Further details on this CD can be viewed here:
Barker's composition Suilean a' Chloinne for string orchestra was performed and streamed by the Fort Collins Symphony, Colorado, and Maestro Wes Kenny during
March 2021.
Barker's composition, The Enchanted Glen, was performed and streamed by Blake McGee and Chi-Chen Wu in recital at the University of Wyoming on
April 24th 2021
Barker's composition, Na Tri Peathraichean, for flute and piano was performed by Allison King at the University of Texas, Austin on May 11th, 2021. The recital can be viewed here:
Barker's new work and music video for 2 violins and symphony orchestra was premiered as part of Master Players Concert Series iMusic13 virtual concert on April 24th 2021. This work was commissioned by Xiang Gao and MPCS.
This music video will also be presented as part of the 2021 Victoria International Arts Festival, Malta, on June 24th:
StageFree Music will present a video performance of Francesca Hurst performing Barker's composition for solo piano, Moana, on June 11th 2021 at 7.30pm.
Washington-based District New Music Coalition will also present Francesca Hurst in concert, including a performance of Barker's Moana, on June 25th 2021.
The July 2021 issue of Delaware Today includes an article on Barker's composition work as well as her Masters Fellowship Award from the Delaware Division of the Arts.