Monday Link Round Up: June 8

by | Jun 8, 2015

Some top stories from over the weekend: We wrote about Judith Weir’s new song cycle last week, which premiered on Saturday.  The Guardian and The Telegraph each have reviews of the work which was decidedly well received. You can also read a review of a new album...
Portrait of the Composer as a Young Woman

Portrait of the Composer as a Young Woman

by | Jun 5, 2015

As noted earlier, I’m performing in the BARS Concert June 6. I’ve written the program notes for the concert, and here they are! The three pieces on our program today are linked, as our title suggests, by all being composed when their creators were young...
World Premiere of Weir

World Premiere of Weir

by | Jun 3, 2015

We are excited for the World Premiere of Master of Queen’s Music Judith Weir’s new song cycle taking place this weekend in London. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly and the Aurora Orchestra will present Good Morning, Midnight on June 6.  The work was...

Monday Link Round Up

by | Jun 1, 2015

We’ve rounded up some links of interest from over the weekend. Conductor JoAnn Falletta has renewed her contract with the Buffalo Philharmonic for another six years.  Falletta, who was also conductor of The Women’s Philharmonic (1986-1997),...