The Life and Work of Meredith Monk

The Life and Work of Meredith Monk

by | Sep 30, 2015

Meredith Monk is one of the most recognized – and recognizable – American composers working today.  Her work is acclaimed, and unorthodox.  Recognition for her achievements have included commissions, residencies, and numerous awards – now including...
Princeton Symphony Season Celebrates Women

Princeton Symphony Season Celebrates Women

by | Sep 9, 2015

The 2015-2016 orchestral season is already upon us!  As we get caught up with the season offerings and who is, and who isn’t, programming works by women this season, let’s start off with a bang – the Princeton Symphony Orchestra is featuring at least...
Happy Birthday, Amy Beach!

Happy Birthday, Amy Beach!

by | Sep 4, 2015

Saturday (September 5) marks the 148th birthday of American composer Amy Beach. She is remembered today as being the first American woman to achieve acclaim as a symphonist.  Her first (and only symphony), which was subtitled “Gaelic”, was premiered by the...
Featured Guest Blogger: Katelyn Clark

Featured Guest Blogger: Katelyn Clark

by | Sep 3, 2015

Today’s Featured Guest Blogger is Canadian harpsichordist Katelyn Clark.  Clark specializes in the performance of historical repertoire and experimental music on early keyboard instruments. Currently, her research focuses on the London pianoforte school and the...

Contemporary Symphonies

by | Aug 28, 2015

The current issue of The New Yorker includes a column by Alex Ross in which he explores the ways in which the symphony has transformed in new music.   As one would expect, it covered the most familiar names with only a few surprises (including Gloria Coates who, to...