American Composers Orchestra Announces Partnership with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. have announced a new, two-year partnership to promote the creation of new orchestral works by emerging American composers. In 2009, LVMH will support the commission of a new work by composer Erin Gee and its premiere by ACO at the orchestra’s season-opening concert on November 30 at Carnegie’s Zankel Hall.

Renaud Dutreil, Chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in North America said: “LVMH and American Composers Orchestra share a commitment to supporting emerging American artists. For LVMH, this stems directly from our work to foster creative passion and exalt artistic endeavor. We consider it a great privilege to help artists begin their careers, and offer them the opportunity to express and develop the full scope of their talent. LVMH is extremely proud to embark on this partnership with the American Composers Orchestra, an organization that has distinguished itself in its decades of pioneering work to create new opportunities for young composers.”

The second composer will be selected through a national search, with the commissioning guidelines and theme to be announced at a press conference on November 16, 2009. (—Condensed from the press release)