by Liane Curtis | Nov 9, 2019
We’ve followed the important work of the Chicago Sinfonietta for many years (for instance, here is our 2013 interview with their music director, Mei Ann Chen) and are happy to present a review of their latest CD, reviewed by Quinn Mason. Quinn’s previous...
by Liane Curtis | Feb 24, 2019
We welcome our Featured Guest Blogger Dr. Amy Zigler back to share her recent experience! The Recording of Ethel Smyth’s The Prison by James Blachly and the Experiential Orchestra, with Sarah Brailey, soprano, Dashon Burton, bass-baritone, Steven Fox and the...
by Liane Curtis | May 18, 2017
While we rarely publish CD reviews on our blog, we decided it was important to give coverage to a recent CD by composer Ruth Lomon. Ruth’s music ranges from expressive and lyrical to electrifyingly engaging. But not only that, Ruth has always been seriously...
by Liane Curtis | Apr 23, 2017
Featured Guest Blogger: Dr. Amy Zigler In celebration of Dame Ethel Smyth’s 159th birthday, we present a detailed review of the first ever recording of Smyth’s opera The Boatswain’s Mate, which was released last fall by Retrospect Opera. Dr. Amy Zigler is...
by Liane Curtis | Feb 11, 2016
Carol Cubberley, a freelance violinist in Boston, MA, became interested in uncovering music by women while at Boston Conservatory, and chose to play only music composed by women at her masters recital. In 2013 Carol was the violinist for the Apple Hill Festival...
