Feminist in the Concert Hall
Monday Link Round Up: April 25, 2016
News to start your week! Conductor JoAnn Falletta, who leads the Buffalo Philharmonic and Virginia Symphony, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read the press release here. Estonian World has an in depth interview with...
Composers You Should Know: Ethel Smyth
Saturday, April 23 marks the 158th birthday of Dame Ethel Smyth. Known for going against norms (defying her father in receiving a music education, composed operas in Victorian England, fiercely advocated for women's rights and women's suffrage, and was not secretive...
Composers You Should Know: Germaine Tailleferre
This past Tuesday, April 19, marked the 124th birthday of French composer Germaine Tailleferre. She is remembered predominately for being the only female member of Les Six, a group of French composers (other members included Louis Durey, Arthur Honegger, Darius...
Monday Link Round Up: April 18, 2016
Some news to start your week! The big news this weekend was that James Levine is stepping down from the Met. Anne Midgette talks about why a new conductor is long overdue - and WQXR speculates on who will fill the role. (Spoiler: no one is being on a woman...
Music You Shouldn’t Miss
We are quickly approaching the end of the 2015-2016 concert season - but that hasn't slowed down the pace of excellent concerts happening across the country. This weekend two winners of WPA Performance Grants will present works by women. On Saturday and Sunday...
Composers You Should Know: Louise Reichardt
Today marks the 237th birthday of German composer Louise Reichardt. The daughter of Juliane and Johann Fridrick Reichardt - both of whom were also accomplished composers - she was fortunate to receive tremendous support in her musical endeavors. Louise primarily...