JOSEPH
THALKEN
Photo by Laura Marie Duncan
Composer
Pianist
Conductor
Arranger
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NEW RECORDINGS:
Baby Face Nelson and the Femme Fatale
A film noir fantasy for Symphonic Band & Piano
by Joseph Thalken
Temple University Wind Symphony
Patricia Cornett, conductor
David Pasbrig, producer
Joseph Thalken, piano
BUY IT, STREAM IT, LEARN MORE HERE:
https://boyer.temple.edu/about/bcmd-records/baby-face-nelson-femme-fatale?fbclid=IwY2xjawNSde5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzb1V3d1JFSE1ETFVQbmVJAR72e6dhERNVUOlrAEnTq5W0PnqJQ8LtYuUCWYefOcgiE5TPWWIWZMXBDp3-tg_aem_7L9O_bD8doZDrUOw8KoHlQ
Chasing Home
Albany Records and the Dallas Chamber Symphony have released Chasing Home, a 24-minute piece for oud, piano and chamber orchestra by Joseph Thalken, originally commissioned by Bruce Wood Dance in 2017.
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE (JULY-AUGUST 2025):
This really is a very tuneful, superbly
crafted, highly rewarding work that is well
worth repeat listening.
The DALLAS MORNING NEWS says:
The music could not be more immediately ingratiating...lilting, lyrical and delicately tinted. Highly recommended.
FANFARE MAGAZINE writes:
Chasing Home is a remarkably powerful concertante work...A CD to be treasured as well as a compelling listening experience...Four stars.
from TEXTURA.ORG:
The relevance of Thalken's piece is undeniable.
The recording is conducted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony's esteemed artistic director Richard McKay, and is produced by the Grammy Award-winning producer Adam Abeshouse. The companion piece on this release is Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. Available to stream on all platforms and to purchase as a CD.
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JAN 26
to
MARCH 15
On tour with Patti LuPone and the Broadway Strings with MATTERS OF THE HEART: Salt Lake City, Chicago, New York, Scottsdale, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, San Luis Obispo, Seattle, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Fairfax VA, Boca Raton & Ridgefield, CT.
APRIL
22
Music Supervisor for the Broadway production of
BEACHES
Opening night: April 22, 2026
The Majestic Theatre
New York City
APRIL
23-25
& 30
MAY 1
Music Director for
Hugh Panaro
"Man Without A Mask"
April 23-25, 30 & May 1
54 Below
New York City
MAY
31
Music Director for
Sierra Boggess
May 31, 2026
Drury Lane Theatre
London, England
