by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 | Commissions, Composing, News
“Earth Symphony,” my first choral symphony and 9th collaboration with poet Todd Boss, is complete! The world premiere will be February 25, 2022 with True Concord Voices and Orchestra. “Earth Symphony,” the ground-breaking choral symphony from... 
by Jake Runestad | Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 | Commissions, Composing, Concerts
The official video from the world premiere of “The Secret of the Sea” at the Sydney Opera House is now live! Watch the performance here: 
by Jake Runestad | Thursday, March 16th, 2017 | Commissions, Concerts, Interview, News
Thank you to Classical 101/WOSU of Columbus for this interview about my upcoming premiere and residency at Capital University. Listen to the interview including discussion of my new work addressing depression and suicide prevention. Listen to the interview here.... 
by Jake Runestad | Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 | Commissions, Composing, Concerts, News
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation featured a review of Seraphic Fire’s recent premiere of “The Hope of Loving.” “The Hope of Loving,” a fresh, accessible piece accompanying six passages from Daniel Ladinsky’s anthology,... by Jake Runestad | Friday, October 23rd, 2015 | Commissions, Composing, Concerts, News
The Palm Beach ArtsPaper ran a glowing review of Seraphic Fire’s world premiere performance of “The Hope of Loving.” The United States has a long, rich choral music tradition that extends from the Moravians to William Billings, from spirituals to... 
by Jake Runestad | Saturday, October 17th, 2015 | Commissions, Concerts, News
The Miami Herald gave a glowing review of “The Hope of Loving” commissioned by Seraphic Fire. The world premiere performance was “taught and moving” and “bears repeated hearings.” Classical review: Seraphic Fire excels in Schubert,... 
by Jake Runestad | Monday, October 12th, 2015 | Commissions, Concerts, News
The Star Tribune reviewed VocalEssence’s performance of Jake Runestad’s “Dreams of the Fallen.” Jake Runestad, a 29-year-old Illinois native who now lives in Minneapolis, composed “Dreams” on a text drawn from the much-acclaimed... 
by Jake Runestad | Monday, February 23rd, 2015 | Commissions, News
Grammy-winning ensemble Conspirare, under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson, has commissioned a new work for a world premiere in May of 2015. Incorporating texts by naturalist and conversationist John Muir, explores human relationships with the natural world.... 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 | Commissions, News
Washington National Opera has commissioned a new opera from Jake Runestad and librettist David Johnston. will receive its premiere performance on November 21, 2014 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. “Daughters of the Bloody Duke” is a dark comedic... 
by Jake Runestad | Saturday, June 21st, 2014 | Commissions, Interview, News
The Saint Paul News Network featured an interview with Jake Runestad about his collaboration with 14-year-old poet Warda Mohamed on a new work – an exploration of the immigrant experience. Watch here: Watch the full performance of “We Can Mend the... 
by Jake Runestad | Thursday, March 27th, 2014 | Commissions
Renowned conductor Craig Hella Johnson and the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble will give the world premiere of “Why the Caged Bird Sings” – a work they commissioned for Craig’s first season as artistic director. to find out more. by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 | Commissions, News
Two-time Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Seraphic Fire has been awarded a large grant from the Ann Stookey Fund for New Music to commission Jake Runestad for a substantial new work for voices and string orchestra. . 
by Jake Runestad | Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 | Commissions, Composing, News, Publications
Symphony Magazine, the national publication for professional orchestras in the USA, featured an article on Dreams of the Fallen in their Winter 2014 issue. Read the article here. 
by Jake Runestad | Thursday, December 12th, 2013 | Commissions, News, Publications
Johns Hopkins Magazine has featured in their Winter 2013 issue. Read a digital version here. Read the printed version here: JHU Magazine – Winter 2013 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 | Commissions, Concerts, Recordings
The full video of the world premiere of “Dreams of the Fallen” is now available! Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Jeffrey Biegel, piano. James Paul, conductor. Nov. 11, 2013. National WWII Museum. New Orleans, LA. ... 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 | Commissions, News, Recordings
The , Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, pianist Jeffrey Biegel, and conductor James Paul gave a powerful world premiere performance of “Dreams of the Fallen” on Nov. 11 at the National WWII Museum. I am so thankful for their artistry and intense musicianship... 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 | Commissions, Concerts, News
by Jake Runestad | Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 | Commissions, Concerts, News
“Dreams of the Fallen” World Premiere Nov. 11, 2013 (Veterans Day) Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus of New Orleans Jeffrey Biegel, piano. National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA. “Dreams of the Fallen” for piano, chorus, and... by Jake Runestad | Saturday, August 10th, 2013 | Commissions, Composing, News
I’m honored to have been selected as a finalist for the YNYC’s Competition for Young Composers! I will be writing a new work for this wonderful ensemble and attending the premiere in New York City in June of 2014. . by Jake Runestad | Sunday, October 7th, 2012 | Commissions, Concerts, News
Miami-based professional choral ensemble, , has commissioned three new works for their Grammy-nominated Christmas concerts this winter. They will be performing the works during eight concerts in the Miami area beginning December 9. New Works: Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep... by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 | Commissions, News
The and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra have signed on to be performing ensembles for “Dreams of the Fallen,” a new work for solo piano, choir, and orchestra by Jake Runestad. Click here to learn more about “Dreams of the Fallen.” ... by Jake Runestad | Thursday, June 7th, 2012 | Commissions, News, Publications, Uncategorized
Click here to read an article in the NY Times about my latest project Dreams of the... ![Louisiana Philharmonic to premiere Dreams of the Fallen]()
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 | Commissions, News
Partnering with the National World War II Museum, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will premiere my Dreams of the Fallen on November 11, 2013 in New Orleans. I am very excited to be a part of this exciting project and to work with... by Jake Runestad | Saturday, March 10th, 2012 | Commissions
We have officially met (and exceeded) our goal on the Dreams of the Fallen Kickstarter Project! Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this project possible through your generous donations. We still have time left to raise more funding – see... 