Amy Beach at the Library of Congress

by | Oct 22, 2014

I had the opportunity to explore a bit of the archives at the Library of Congress when completing my Master’s thesis.  It was a thrilling experience – and one I hope to repeat when time allows, and research requires.  The LOC is such a treasure to any...

Frank World Premiere

by | Sep 18, 2014

The Houston Symphony has commissioned a new work by Gabriela Lena Frank.  The world premiere will take place this weekend (September 19-21) as the kick-off of the 101st concert season.  From the press release about the upcoming performance: A Houston Symphony...

Kate Soper’s “Here Be Sirens” Back in NYC

by | Sep 10, 2014

Singer and composer Kate Soper’s recent work Here Be Sirens is being brought back to Morningside Opera.  The first set of performances was last weekend (September 5-6), but will be repeated this weekend (September 12-13). The work, which was premiered in January...

American Music Project Kicks Off

by | Aug 25, 2014

The newly-established American Music Project has been making a bit of buzz as of late. Formally announced on August 4, the nascent nonprofit is philosophically allied with Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy in not only recognizing a lack of presence in the current...

Mostly Mozart in NYC

by | Aug 5, 2014

The string of summer music festivals continues with the Mostly Mozart festival in New York City presented annually by Lincoln Center. Already in full swing (the festival runs from July 25-August 23) there are two concerts in the wings that are of particular interest....