Choral Work by Ethel Smyth in U.S. Premiere—May 14-1

by Liane Curtis | May 12, 2016

UPDATE: Read a review of the “The Prison”s American debut. While composer Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) has some name recognition, one of her most important works, the concert-length cantata “The Prison”, has never been performed in the U.S.....

Celebrate Mothers of Music in May

by sarah | May 11, 2016

Though we think we should celebrate women composers every day, but the month of May seems especially appropriate to celebrate the foremothers of music. Be sure to download and share the May calendar which celebrates contemporary women (Judith Weir, Tania Leon,...

“Figaro Gets a Divorce” — new opera a triumph in Wales!

by Liane Curtis | Apr 6, 2016

Composer Elena Langer has achieved a brilliant success as she “completes” the Figaro “trilogy” for Welsh National Opera.  Complementing Mozart’s “Marriage” and Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville,”...

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!

by sarah | Mar 17, 2016

  On this day when we all celebrate Ireland and our (real or embellished) Irish heritage, let’s also take some time to listen to works by women that pay homage to the Emerald Isle.   Margaret Ruthven Lang (1867-1972) was born and raised in Boston....

Featured Guest Blogger: Carol Cubberley on (RE)Discovering Amanda Maier

by Liane Curtis | Feb 11, 2016

Carol Cubberley, a freelance violinist in Boston, MA, became interested in uncovering music by women while at Boston Conservatory, and chose to play only music composed by women at her masters recital.  In 2013 Carol was the violinist for the Apple Hill Festival...

Monday Link Round Up: February 1, 2016

by sarah | Feb 1, 2016

Some news to start your week! Philip Kennicott, art critic for The Washington Post, contributed to this month’s Opera News to discuss the ways in which topics of gender and race are handled – or not – in current opera productions.  This comes after...