News to start your week!

We celebrated Dame Ethel Smyth’s birthday this weekend!  Don’t miss the guest blog by Dr. Amy Ziegler and the new recording of Symth’s work.

 

The BBC.com Culture column recognized the life and work of composer, conductor, and music educator Nadia Boulanger.  Be sure to read the article, titled The Greatest Music Teacher Who Ever Lived.

 

Fran Hoepfner writes about Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel at The Awl in her Classical Music Hour with Fran.  The article is a great introduction to the life and work of the “other” Mendelssohn – including a fantastic playlist.  Read more here.

 

BMI interviews Grammy Award winning composer Laura Karpman about her experiences and music.  She discusses her work as well as her advice to young composers.  Read on here.

 

What did we miss?  What are you reading?  Leave a comment and a link and let us know!