Peggy Stuart Coolidge in Boston

Peggy Stuart Coolidge in Boston

This coming Wednesday the Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be kicking off the summer concert season at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell. Their concert on July 19, titled Music for a Summer Evening, will include works by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Delius, Barber, Verdi...
Composers You Should Know: Liza Lehmann

Composers You Should Know: Liza Lehmann

This week we are remembering the life and work of British composer and soprano Liza Lehmann (1862-1918).   Born into a privileged family, Lehmann was given the opportunity to study music from a very early age in voice and composition.  Her teachers included Hamish...

Monday Link Round Up: July 10, 2017

News to start your week! In international news, The Times of India profiles two young women who are making a name for themselves in a particularly male dominated field.  Read more about Feviola Fernandes and Delcy Silveira here.   The Conversation explores the...
Composers You Should Know: Nancy Dalberg

Composers You Should Know: Nancy Dalberg

July 6 marks the 136th birthday of Danish composer Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949).   Dalberg was a student of Johan Svendsen and Carl Nielsen.  As part of her training with Nielsen, Dalberg was challenged to experiment with orchestration – which led to Nielsen and...