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Harrison's Young Caesar is more than a performer page—it's your insider guide to the vibrant world of a composer who bridged Western and Asian musical languages. Inspired by Lou Harrison (1917–2003), Harrison's Young Caesar dives into the youth of Julius Caesar and his early ties with Nicomedes IV of Bithynia. From its puppet-opera origins to modern stage productions and a 2017 LA Phil reworking, this project sits at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. Here, you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Documented collaborators

With a career spanning decades, Harrison’s contributions helped launch the American gamelan movement and earned recognition such as the Edward MacDowell Medal (2000). The Young Caesar project has seen notable revivals—from Caltech’s premiere in 1971 to a 2017 Los Angeles Philharmonic presentation at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a 2018 live-performance album release by The Industry Records. Follow official pages for the latest tour dates and connect with the community via social channels linked below. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and support live performance.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Harrison's Young Caesar

  • Composer: Lou Harrison (1917–2003), an American innovator who fused Western and Asian musical languages and helped launch the American gamelan movement.
  • Work: Young Caesar is Harrison’s opera about Julius Caesar’s youth and his relationship with Nicomedes IV of Bithynia; originally conceived as a puppet opera, with later full productions and a 2017 LA Phil reworking directed by Yuval Sharon.
  • Notable productions: Caltech premiere (1971), Portland Gay Men's Chorus revival (1988), Lincoln Center Festival iteration (1997), Yerba Buena/Ensemble Parallèle San Francisco (2007), and Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall (2017).
  • Recording: Young Caesar was released as a live-performance album by The Industry Records in 2018.
  • Discography highlights (see below): Origins volumes (2012, 2020), Chamber and Gamelan Works (2006), Piano Concerto/Suite for Violin, Piano and Small Orchestra (1988).
  • Awards/recognition: Harrison received the Edward MacDowell Medal in 2000; his centennial (2017) and broader recognition were highlighted in major outlets (e.g., NPR, NYT).

The records

Harrison's Young Caesar Discography

  • Origins2: Forgotten Percussion Works, Vol. 2
    2020 · Kreating SounD (KSD 18)
  • Young Caesar
    2018 · The Industry Records
  • Origins: Forgotten Percussion Works, Vol. 1
    2012 · Kreating SounD (KSD 4)
  • Chamber and Gamelan Works
    2006 · New World Records
  • Piano Concerto/Suite for Violin, Piano and Small Orchestra
    1988 · New World Records

With a career spanning decades, Harrison’s contributions helped launch the American gamelan movement and earned recognition such as the Edward MacDowell Medal (2000). The Young Caesar project has seen notable revivals—from Caltech’s premiere in 1971 to a 2017 Los Angeles Philharmonic presentation at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a 2018 live-performance album release by The Industry Records. Follow official pages for the latest tour dates and connect with the community via social channels linked below. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and support live performance.

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