Seton Hall Professor to Lead World Premiere Performance as Principal Conductor
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Seton Hall University’s Department of Communication Media and the Arts chair and associate professor, Jason Tramm, Ph.D., will be the principal conductor at the world premiere of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s long-lost
Suite in D Minor. Rachmaninoff’s Lost Suite in D Minor was rediscovered after more
than a century as a piano manuscript. The work has been newly orchestrated by composer
and pianist Teodor Doré, with the endorsement of the Rachmaninoff family. The concert
takes place on Thursday, November 12, at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall in New York City.
As principal conductor, Tramm will lead the MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra in
presenting the highly anticipated work before an audience of musicians, students and
the public.
The world premiere offers audiences a first encounter with new music composers and performers, who will contribute to the 1891 piece's reception and legacy. “It is incredibly exciting to return to Carnegie Hall this fall for a collaboration with an extraordinary group of international artists, composers and musicians,” Tramm shared on Instagram.
The invitation to serve as principal conductor reflects Tramm’s distinguished career dedicated to musical excellence and artistic leadership. He has conducted professional ensembles and contributed to advancing music education through scholarship and service.
In addition to teaching at Seton Hall, Tramm is an in-demand clinician who lectures on a range of musical topics, bringing professional expertise to the University community.
As anticipation builds for the premiere, the event promises to celebrate not only a new musical work but also the power of artistic collaboration and innovation. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the role that Seton Hall faculty play in advancing the arts on regional, national and international stages.
Students and staff are encouraged to attend and show their support for one of our own at this important event.
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