by Liane Curtis | Apr 4, 2013
In anticipation of the April 14 performance of Ethel Smyth’s Mass in D Major, Liz Wood (musicologist and widely published author) gave an illuminating talk about Smyth and the origins of her Mass. Virginia Woolf described Smyth’s vigorous character, calling her...
by Liane Curtis | Mar 31, 2013
Ethel Smyth is one of the best-known names of female composers of the late-19th and 20th century. But it often seems like her larger-than-life personality overshadows her actual music. It is true that she was articulate and outspoken. Today it often seems easier to...
by Liane Curtis | Mar 15, 2013
We know of two performances of Beach’s major works with orchestra that are taking place this weekend. The Waltham (MA) Philharmonic is performing Beach’s Gaelic Symphony on Saturday night. Info here. Her Mass (1890) is being performed in Saratoga Springs,...
by Liane Curtis | Mar 10, 2013
by Liane Curtis | Mar 8, 2013
The NEW SONG, being launched today, inspires listeners to join the drive for women’s rights and gender equality.
