BRIAN RAPHAEL NABORS
Composer
"…a rising talent that demands our attention even as he evolves."​
–Arts ATL
ABOUT
A proud native of Birmingham, Alabama,
Brian Raphael Nabors is a composer who's music is immersed in southern culture and inspired by the resilience of the human spirit. Seeking to be a catalyst for change, Nabors' works invite listeners to connect with their own humanity. His roots have inspired innovative fusions of homegrown soundscapes with the modern flair of contemporary music. The result is a visceral, colorfully immersive sonic experience.
"...That ability to bring wildly conflicting elements into a cohesive whole is the sign of a master composer and evidence of Nabors as a captivating voice in the world of classical modernism."​
–Arts ATL
Hammond Organ
Concerto
This one of a kind concerto explores the deeply American roots of Gospel & Rock with the flair of contemporary music. Performances with the Oakland Symphony and
Minnesota Orchestra are set for the 25/26 season, with Nabors as soloist.
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Photo: @alsymphonyorch
Premiere of Hammond Organ Concerto with
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Brian Raphael Nabors, soloist
Carlos Izcaray, conductor (2022)
Concerto for
Orchestra
Nabors' latest orchestral work invites listeners on a virtuosic journey of heart, groove & mystery. Nabors' Concerto for Orchestra (2024) is a colorfully orchestrated adventure through Funk, Southern Hip-Hop, Afro Caribbean, Jazz, Metal, Electronic Dance, Black Marching Band and Contemporary Music.
Photo: Yudania Gómez Heredia
Premiere of Concerto for Orchestra at
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg with Chineke!
Kevin John Edusei, Conductor.
“The audience’s enthusiastic response said it all:
This is accessible new music that doesn’t sacrifice sophistication.”
–Seen and Heard International
Feeling Curious?
Learn more about how The Well is inspiring curiosity
through the Wonder commission. Photo: Deogracias Lerma
Resonate
String Quartet (2024)
Commissioned by Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings for the "Resonate Project," with other co-commissioning partners including Bowling Green State University, the Carr Center, Michigan State University, Oberlin College Conservatory, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University.
