A Nobel Honor for Amy Beach

A Nobel Honor for Amy Beach

by | Dec 9, 2017

We are thrilled that the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Joana Carneiro, will be performing second movement, Alla Siciliana of Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony in E minor, Op. 32 (Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy Publications’ revised...

Monday Link Round Up: May 8, 2017

by | May 8, 2017

News to start your week!   Tom Huizenga at NPR’s Deceptive Cadence continues the conversation about representation with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Du Yun, and follows up on the essay written by Mohammed Fairouz (included in last week’s round up)....
New Work by Libby Larsen performed by North State Symphony

New Work by Libby Larsen performed by North State Symphony

by | Feb 26, 2017

Last night (Feb. 24) in Chico, CA, the North State Symphony gave an enthralling area premiere of a new work by composer Libby Larsen.  Dancing Man Rhapsody was written for violinist Terri Baune (Concertmaster of the North State Symphony) and commissioned by the NSS...
Featured Guest Blogger: Anna Edwards

Featured Guest Blogger: Anna Edwards

by | Jan 27, 2017

We are thrilled to share our newest installment in our Featured Guest Blogger series.  Dr. Anna Edwards is a conductor and educator in the Seattle area.  Two of her ensembles, the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra and the Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, have been...

Xian Zhang at the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

by | Oct 28, 2016

We’ve been excited about the appointment since it was first announced – and now Xian Zhang’s first season as music director of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has officially begun! The appointment was highly praised at the time – and for good...