Women at the 2015 Proms
The 2015 Proms kicked off on Friday, July 17 with another full lineup of fabulous and engaging concerts ahead. The role of women in music has been a hot topic in the London music scene this year, stemming largely from the popularity and publicity of BBC Radio...
Premieres of Karpman and Saariaho
We’re looking forward to two concerts happening this Thursday from 2014 Performance Grant winners, each of which features a premiere. The Pacific Symphony will be offering the World Premiere of Siren Songs by Laura Karpman. Program notes for the concert are...
World Premiere of Weir
We are excited for the World Premiere of Master of Queen’s Music Judith Weir’s new song cycle taking place this weekend in London. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly and the Aurora Orchestra will present Good Morning, Midnight on June 6. The work was...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Premieres Clyne
Anna Clyne, by all accounts, appears to be one of the hardest working young composers today. Born in London, and a former student of Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Wolfe, her works have been commissioned across the country and have met high praise – including a...