Author: sarah

  • New Music this Weekend

    More great music is happening this weekend, and we are thrilled to be able to support both the North/South Chamber Orchestra and the Willamette Falls Symphony with Performance Grants for their outstanding work!  On Sunday, February 19, both ensembles will hold concerts featuring new music The North/South Chamber Orchestra is holding their Midwinter Fest concert in New…

  • Monday Link Round Up: February 13, 2017

    News to start your week! Helen Grime, who is currently serving as the Wigmore Hall Composer in Residence, spoke with The Guardian about what she likes, and loves, about music.  And stay tuned for more information about the March 3 premiere of her new Piano Concerto.   The Smithsonian Magazine has a fantastic article on Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield…

  • Celebrating the Music of China with Intersection

     Intersection is a contemporary music ensemble founded by Kelly Corcoran, who conducts the ensemble.  Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the group strives to educate and challenge audiences as to what a classical music experience can be.  It is especially notable that this contemporary musical ensemble specifically strives to engage with young audiences, introducing contemporary music in…

  • Monday Link Round Up: February 6, 2017

    News to start your week! PBS Newshour addressed the continuing obstacles facing women as conductors – specifically highlighting the Dallas Opera Conducting Institute.  Read the transcript of the piece on the website, or watch the segment below: We have mentioned the fantastic podcast Listening To Ladies many times already (and will continue to in the…