https://www.liamritz.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603481418851-9E3RLD3B8G509F4XFDJO/image_6483441.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603486214486-MZP92STYGVS0PZVAS7Q1/5955835D-A074-494C-8450-221B41BF6CEA.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603486251764-OYOEMFCGW63C2KQXL7KI/RITZ_Gardens.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603729622348-TXP8UZCXSFEAMO5FDYSD/246B1869-6411-4270-B2FA-347A1080A552.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1632584674282-LUUAC9S6B4R89REFLKGL/RITZ_walking.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1592933799430-7P417LUT1VEO89LVIQYY/RITZ_Headshot.jpg Home Photo credit: Kristian Fourier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/fad898fd-2d72-4337-887f-9313efb5ed91/LVT_logo.png Home - INTERVIEW | Liam Ritz Talks About Working With The National Youth Orchestra Of Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/c9ad111a-816b-4f2b-8454-88a8706ed85e/Sun+Background+-+LR_SOCAN+%284%29.png Home - “Prolific Young Composer Returns for Major Commission” “What stood out most to me in both experiences was the players’ dedication and professionalism,” says Ritz. “The NYO musicians approach every rehearsal and performance with focus, curiosity, and a real commitment to the music. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work even more closely with the talented musicians and their Music Director, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/c4f5af56-b680-421b-8294-1c811fea5bc6/copy_of_gsc_fb_event_cover_1920x1080.png Home - Make it stand out Left to right: Lily Koslow, Ashton Latimer, Fiona Marchetto, Liam Ritz, Roydon Tse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/ac790311-620c-4696-961b-3974b237aafd/2026-YCA-ALL_EN.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/694f4b4f-37c3-4a87-82db-eba0182885c1/2026-YCA-Liam+Ritz.png Home - SOCAN Foundation announces winners of 2025 Young Canadian Composers Awards “SOCAN Foundation is proud to announce that this year, 21 honors, totaling more than $45,000, are being awarded to SOCAN member composers aged 30 and under who’ve distinguished themselves through their composition talent in the Young Canadian Composers Awards.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/5f7df645-5666-48f9-a7bf-866cabee7715/2025_ClassicFM_SNATSO.jpg Home - Composer Liam Ritz joins Sunday Night at the TSO “The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s RBC Affiliate Composer Liam Ritz joined Kathleen Kajioka for a conversation on Sunday Night at the TSO.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/a588aa28-8346-4ed2-b321-f28e658dd33d/475464663_1036973811804654_2637801592649631550_n.jpg Home - Oscar Bookbinder Composition Competition “The results of the 2025 Oscar Bookbinder Composition Competition are now in!!! Our panel of adjudicators was extremely pleased with the impressive level of submissions received this year! After great deliberation, we are thrilled to announce our winners! Congratulations and thank you to all our competitors!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/550b1a86-372a-423c-a79a-8d73d1aaf2c1/YCA-Winners-2024-Finals-20.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/4482ecfe-ba3d-46a4-9871-517624f4d13c/YCA-Winners-2024-Finals-13.jpg Home - Solo and Duet Category 2nd Place: Liam Ritz (ON) – Nine Forgotten Variations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/4c287289-d5a8-4666-85b2-02a6294f24ec/Liam+Ritz+%28Kristian+Fourier%29_social.png Home - 30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30, 2024 edition “Last September, the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra opened its season with Liam Ritz's Scherzo. "As a Hamilton native, I've had a lifelong love for this amazing organization and I'm incredibly fortunate that they've been so supportive of my artistic work throughout the years," he says. It kicked off a busy season for this U of T grad: his work Three Inventions, for violin and cello, received its Japanese premiere in Osaka; his Four Folkless Songs, for harp and violin, were premiered in June during the National Youth Orchestra of Canada's Chamberfest; and Duo Holz (Michael Murphy and Aysel Taghi-Zada) performed his newly commissioned piece From Earth, to Seeds, for violin and shō.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/cc2fa93d-f94b-4c73-9fbf-bd2fc5b5efc2/www_ludwig-van_com_DESIGN_LVT-LOGO_1.png Home - THE SCOOP | Liam Ritz Is Named As Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s RBC Affiliate Composer The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has named Liam Ritz as the next RBC Affiliate Composer. The position comes with a two year term, incorporating the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. As Affiliate Composer, Liam will be working alongside TSO Music Director Gustavo Gimeno, TSO Composer Advisor Emilie LeBel, the artistic staff, and the musicians of the TSO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/5d568e17-b2cb-4967-9010-7dd1f82f2272/hamiltonphilharmonicorchestra.jpg Home - Starting this season with Liam Ritz Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra: Blog Post (September 2023) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/9c5b38c7-34c2-4357-8b09-4a5b88248b5e/Gemma.JPG Home - HPO celebrates 50 golden years of First Ontario Concert Hall/Hamilton Place Just as the hall’s opening was marked by a Canadian premiere, so too is the HPO’s season opener, in this instance, “Scherzo” by Hamilton native Liam Ritz. ‘In my final season as music director of the HPO, I felt it was important to celebrate our beautiful relationship with Canadian music,” said New. “To start the season with a new piece by Liam is very special” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/2ffe37cb-01a1-4969-879e-b1321284cdf8/IMG_0979.jpeg Home - HPO Launches 23-24 Season! “Hamilton, ON – Under the artistic leadership of Music Director Gemma New in her final season as Music Director, the HPO is thrilled to announce our 23-24 concert season. […] This season begins with Gemma New conducting Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony, Schumann’s Piano Concerto with Canadian soloist Tony Siqi Yun, and a world premiere from Hamilton native and the HPO’s first composer fellow (2018/19), Liam Ritz.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/f4a0878a-2689-4f25-b107-4bce4ff5a28b/WNMF+Showcase Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1632091109139-1GOVAB8Q7CUIO0LA83RR/NYO-Canada-Emerging-composer-finalists-puzzle-10-600x400.png Home - Make it stand out Katerina Gimon (left), Stephanie Orlando (centre), and Liam Ritz (right) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1631648763276-DMO7R3GJV5B7XPF4Y3SE/Britton-Stafylakis-Morlock.jpg Home - Make it stand out Eliot Britton, Harry Stafylakis, Jocelyn Morlock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1629224918614-JYXE7M05YEUSI6KBCUYN/Liam+Ritz+.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1629224918670-H5G7O16C6KBB7E9CWF39/Liam+Ritz++%282%29.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1593101362654-HX4KZ1EOKWWK67QQTPPM/CMC+EARMARK+BANNER.png Home “This Earmark installment features Associate Composer Liam Ritz discussing bucket-list concerts, childhood record collections, and what to do when you’ve been commissioned to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday (it happens).” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1571929072372-K1DI05D15DT187EYPT51/CMC_Interview+2_banner.jpg Home “This past year, CMC Ontario was able to work with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra on the first edition of their Composer Fellowship Program. Composer Liam Ritz was selected for the role, spending several months writing a new work while also being embedded in various aspects of the orchestras operations—from artist talks to education programs. Back in August, I sat down (in different rooms in the same city) with Liam to message one another about the experience, and what he gained through the process!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1571928013586-BLAGNQ1Z9YS2WZWYC4LH/image-asset.jpeg Home “Earlier this fall the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra announced the composer who was selected for their newly established Composer Fellowship program. Liam Ritz, originally from Hamilton and currently living in Toronto, was selected for the 2018-19 fellowship. During the program Liam will receive mentorship from HPO artistic staff, he will participate in various outreach activities, and also writing a new piece to be featured at the HPO Intimate & Immersive concert In the Groove on May 23, 2019. We at the CMC are delighted to partner with the HPO on the facilitation of the program, and we took some time on a Friday morning to learn more about Liam, his musical history, recent activities, and (as always) assorted trivia.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603482916309-ONNUGAEK51EUDVNQM49V/RITZ_Headshot.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603482915630-8JP0UNBNVSH9JYRISG7D/RITZ_Gardens.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603482939162-CXHC4JSSE6OYGBKWM8MB/RITZ_photo.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1603482887384-ZOFALQL9GRET99C9MCHH/CMC_Interview+2_banner.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1675362473049-JQY3U09L5KISHPRSH0RL/308B2F8E-B764-41BF-88C2-A505358E2EA1.jpg Home - Photo by: Chronic Creative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b74ed55a9e028cfd1924c10/1675362490102-AM9YN51HYI7OKPV70AD2/IMG_9779.jpg Home - 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