A podcast demystifying the process of how classical music gets made.
Mission: Commission Podcast
Season Three Trailer
Season Three launches May 23
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Composers featured on the podcast
Ann Cleare
Wang Lu
Miguel Zenón
Mission: Commission is hosted by Melissa Smey
Artistic Director of Miller Theatre
at Columbia University
Produced by Miller Theatre at Columbia University
photo by Rob Davidson
Miller Theatre at Columbia University is the leading presenter of new music in New York City and one of the most vital forces nationwide for innovative programming. In partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts, Miller is dedicated to producing and presenting unique events, with a focus on contemporary and early music, jazz, opera, and multimedia performances. Founded in 1988, Miller Theatre has helped launch the careers of myriad composers and ensembles over the years, serving as an incubator for emerging artists and a champion of those not yet well known in the United States. A four-time recipient of the ASCAP/Chamber Music America Award for Adventurous Programming, Miller Theatre continues to meet the high expectations set forth by its founders—to present innovative programs, support the development of new work, and connect creative artists with adventurous audiences.