Feminist in the Concert Hall
Monday Link Round Up: September 11, 2017
News to start your week! NewMusicBox has an interview with American composer George Walker, who is still composing at 95. Learn more about his life and compositions on the NewMusicBox website, and through the video below: Also this week on NewMusicBox, Shi-An...
2017-18 Season: By the Numbers
Now that Labor Day, and the end of summer, has passed we are looking forward to the start of the 2017-18 concert season - and taking a critical look at what we can expect in the coming programming. We at WPA have been looking at the repertoire of major ensembles for a...
September 5, AMY BEACH DAY
"I, Martin J. Walsh, Mayor of Boston, do hereby declare September 5, 2017 to be: Amy Beach Day in the City of Boston. I urge all my fellow Bostonians to join me in recognizing and honoring Amy Beach as one of the most successful American composers."
HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY, AMY BEACH!!
As this year marks Amy Beach’s 150th birthday, much is being done in celebration about this remarkable woman’s life and work! Numerous orchestras, choral ensembles, chamber ensembles and soloists around the world have performed or will be performing works by the...
Monday Link Round Up: September 4, 2017
News to start your week - or to enjoy on Labor Day! The New York Times profiles the life and work of Amy Beach in honor of her 150th birthday, coming on September 5. William Robbin interviewed WPA President Liane Curtis for the piece. Don't miss it here. Be...
Celebrating Amy Beach — and thoughts on her reception
While there is A LOT going on with women composers and classical music, it is nice to focus -- for a few days -- on the great achievements of Amy Beach, who is recognized in this important article! Our thanks to journalist and public musicologist William Robin! ...