Author: Liane Curtis
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Grammy for Price, Montgomery, Coleman, NY Youth Symphony! … and thoughts on Tár
Exciting News from the Grammys! the NY Youth Symphony has won a GRAMMY in the competitive category of Best Orchestral Performance, with their CD of music by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Valerie Coleman! Many are pointing out that it is the first time for a Youth group to win, BUT also it is a…
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Composer of the Month – Modesta Bor (1926-1998)
By Elizabeth de Brito After a paralysing illness derailed a bright career as a concert pianist, Modesta Bor found passion and purpose as a composer, emerging as one of the most significant musical figures in 20th century Venezuela. Not just through her glittering compositional career but also through her work as an educator, Modesta Bor influenced…
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More on Chen Yi, Composer of the Month!
We’ve been celebrating Chen Yi as our Composer Of The Month! Elizabeth de Brito commented on the lack of events celebrating Chen Yi’s 70th birthday. This is true – but there are many events featuring Chen Yi and her music – just none that name and celebrate the auspicious occasion of her turning 70. But…
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Hidden Herstory – Dmitri Shostakovich and his female contemporaries
By Elizabeth de Brito Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) left a deep impression on 20th century classical music, however many great women contributed to the Russian and international music scene. Here we shine a light on his female contemporaries, from fellow students at Leningrad Conservatory, friends from Moscow Conservatory, peers during his career and finally the next…