Music You Shouldn’t Miss

Music You Shouldn’t Miss

We are quickly approaching the end of the 2015-2016 concert season – but that hasn’t slowed down the pace of excellent concerts happening across the country.  This weekend two winners of WPA Performance Grants will present works by women.   On...
Composers You Should Know: Louise Reichardt

Composers You Should Know: Louise Reichardt

Today marks the 237th birthday of German composer Louise Reichardt. The daughter of Juliane and Johann Fridrick Reichardt – both of whom were also accomplished composers – she was fortunate to receive tremendous support in her musical endeavors.   Louise...

Monday Link Round Up: April 11, 2016

News to start your week!   Susanna Mälkki’s work continues to be recognized.  Not long ago she was named the new Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, and just this week it was announced that she is the new Principal Guest Conductor of the...
Composer You Should Know: Florence Price

Composer You Should Know: Florence Price

Today (April 9) is the 129th birthday of American composer Florence Price (1887-1953). Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Price demonstrated music aptitude from an early age and earned the rare opportunity to study composition with George Chadwick at the New England...
Upcoming Performances

Upcoming Performances

The fantastic performances keep coming with another round of concerts supported in part by WPA Performance Grants! On Saturday, April 9, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra of Houston will present the world premiere of a new Trombone Concerto by Dorothy Gates (herself...