by Liane Curtis | Aug 5, 2026
We continue with part 2 of the series begun here with “Gabriella Lena Frank is having a long moment.” Attendees at next week’s ACSO (Association of California Symphony Orchestras) conference will have the oportunity to hear Frank as Keynote speaker, as well as...
by Liane Curtis | Jul 17, 2026
We are delighted to present a Guest blog post by Professor Ralph Locke — his bio is found at the end of the article The Highly Effective 1836 Opera Fausto by Louise Bertin Gets a Devilishly Good First Recording Much praised by Berlioz and others, this Italian...
by Liane Curtis | Jun 17, 2026
Juneteenth celebrations are many and varied, and are even on different days, not just June 19th. Here are a few concerts including classical music: June 18 — Minneapolis Philharmonic celebrates with a concert featuring Nkeiru Okoye’s stirring “Voices...
by Liane Curtis | Jun 8, 2026
Today we have a distinguished Guest Blogger, Dr. Fauve Bougard, a Belgian musicologist currently based in Toronto. Her recent dissertation focused on the education of women at the Conservatoires of Paris and Brussels in the 19th century. Her Master’s Thesis...
by Liane Curtis | May 31, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan We have a range of interesting stories for you to start your week! On May 24th, Marin Alsop was announced as the Festival Director of the 2027 May Festival in Cincinnati, OH. The Festival takes place next year from May 17-30, 2027. Among its large...
