Happy 111th birthday to American composer Julia Smith (1905-1989)! Born in Texas, Smith was a graduate of the University of North Texas College of Music, Juilliard School, and New York University. Smith’s best remembered compositional output was her operas and...
Some news to start your week! Nadja Solerno-Sonnenberg will be stepping down from her position as Music Director of the New Century Chamber Orchestra next year. The San Francisco Classical Voice has the story. British Cultural Minister says that UK...
Today marks the 158th birthday of Mélanie Hélène Bonis (1858-1937) – though she is known most commonly as simply Mel Bonis. A prolific French composer, Bonis worked in small and large forms composing works for orchestras, chamber ensembles, choir, organ, and...
Some links to start your week! ICYMI Swedish Radio broadcast Ellen Nisbeth performing Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata for Viola which was orchestrated by Ruth Lomon. The program will be available to stream here for the next month. Mari Valverde has an insightful...
Today (January 14) is Clara Kathleen Rogers 172nd birthday, and Corona Schröter’s 265th birthday. Clara Kathleen Rogers (1844-1931) was an American composer, singer, and educator. She had the great advantage of being born into a musical family, received...
