Videos

Carlos Simon’s An Elegy: A Cry from the Grave

Minnesota Orchestra

As Minneapolis and the world took on the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, we shared a musical response.

BSO NOW: New Beginnings | Carlos Simon's "Warmth from Other Suns"

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta-born composer Carlos Simon shares a deeper look at the inspiration for his string quartet "Warmth from Other Suns"

NY Phil Bandwagon World Premiere: Carlos Simon’s “loop”

New York Philharmonic

NY Phil Bandwagon featured the World Premiere of 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Awardee Carlos Simon’s “loop” performed by New York Philharmonic violinist Yulia Ziskel, Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps, and cellist Sumire Kudo.

This Land

Towards A More Perfect Union

Carlos Simon: This Land (World Premiere) ASU Symphony Orchestra Michelle Di Russo, Conductor

Composer Portrait: Carlos Simon - American Composers Orchestra

American Composers Orchestra

American Composers Orchestra will present the world premiere of Carlos Simon's Portrait of a Queen at its Parables concert on May 23, 2017, at Symphony Space.

Carlos Simon - Requiem For The Enslaved (story)

Decca Classics

Contemplation in Action: Carlos Simon

Georgetown University

As part of our Spirit of Georgetown storytelling series, we highlight Carlos Simon, an assistant professor in the Department of Performing Arts who demonstrates the value of contemplation in action – or the process of listening and reflecting to guide our actions and choices – through his creative musical process.