by Jake Runestad | Friday, August 5th, 2022 | Composing, News, Publications
Many new works are now available for the 2022-2023 concert season: 𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗘 (*𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣* – 11:00 – choir & orchestra) 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗬 (35:00 – choir & orchestra) 𝗘𝗟 𝗨́𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗢 (19:00 – choir, string quartet, &... 
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 | Friday, March 5th, 2021 | Composing, Interview, News
Jake Runestad was interviewed on composer Josh Rist’s podcast “Composition.” Listen to their conversation about art, life, the composition process, the business of music, and other surprises! Listen here. Josh Rist · Composition: Episode 1... 
by Jake Runestad | Friday, August 9th, 2019 | Composing, News, Recordings
Conspirare, the American, GRAMMY®-winning choir, has released the first full album of my choral music. Led by conductor Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is a powerhouse of depth and artistry. Listen now on your preferred platform: iTunes/Apple Music Spotify Amazon... 
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 | Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 | Composing, Concerts, News
The Chicago Composers Orchestra, Wicker Park Choral Singers, conductor Allen Tinkham, and pianist Yana Reznik gave a powerful performance of “Dreams of the Fallen” in Chicago, IL. The Chicago Tribune covered the event with a glowing review: Born in... 
by Jake Runestad | Friday, April 6th, 2018 | Composing, Interview, News
Brian Newhouse of Minnesota Public Radio and the Choral Stream inaugurated a brand new series with an interview with composer and conductor Jake Runestad. Listen to the stories behind some of his pieces and hear previously unreleased recordings. Listen... 
by Jake Runestad | Sunday, November 6th, 2016 | Composing, Concerts, News
“Young composer seeks harmony in social justice themes” By Chris Hewitt When events overwhelm composer Jake Runestad, he responds the only way he knows how: with music. Minnesota-based Runestad and Magnum Chorum artistic director Mark Stover have created... 
by Jake Runestad | Friday, August 19th, 2016 | Composing, Interview, News, Publications
I had a lovely interview with the and Cara Tasher about my work, my creative process, and how I got my start as a composer. Check out the interview below. Full Text: His music in one word: Relevant. Jake Runestad, composer and conductor, is one of the... 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 | Composing, Concerts, Recordings
A video of the concert version (with piano reduction) of “Daughters of the Bloody Duke” is now available! This performance was produced in February of 2016 by the American Lyric Theater at National Sawdust in New York. 
by Jake Runestad | Friday, April 1st, 2016 | Composing, News
New York, NY, April 1, 2016: ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams has announced the recipients of the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award, which encourage talented young creators of concert music. The composers will be recognized at the annual... 
by Jake Runestad | Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 | Composing, Interview, News
I had a delightful interview with John Hughes, the director of choral activities at Ripon College and host of the “Choir Chat” podcast, in which we cover topics like experimental vocal sounds, authentic relationships, and upcoming projects. Listen... 
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 | Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 | Composing, News
The Twin Cities newspaper, the Star Tribune, featured an article on Jake Runestad and his upcoming performance of “Dreams of the Fallen.” 
by Jake Runestad | Monday, March 30th, 2015 | Composing, News, Recordings
Gramophone Magazine, one of the leading music publications in the world, featured a review of latest album, Reincarnations, including my “Fear Not, Dear Friend.” Check out the review here. 
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 | 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. . 