The Life and Work of Meredith Monk
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...
Featured Guest Blogger: Virginia Eskin reviews new book on Bauer Sisters
This article was reprinted in April 2020, by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, with the provoking title “An American Scriabin?” Today’s Featured Guest Blogger is the renowned pianist, educator and radio journalist Virginia Eskin. A Boston and New...
Princeton Symphony Season Celebrates Women
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!
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...