Monday Link Round Up: July 3, 2017

News to start your week!   We mentioned the new opera, Vireo, by Lisa Bielawa being released online the other week.  The episodic serial work will be released online and on KCET – and episode 1 is now available to view online!   The Hart Institute for...
FSYO Honoring Women in European Tour

FSYO Honoring Women in European Tour

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra has a 60 year tradition of educating, nurturing, and inspiring young musicians.  In recent years we at WPA have been delighted to support their mission in part with our Performance Grants, offering more opportunities for the...
Composers You Should Know: Ruth Schönthal

Composers You Should Know: Ruth Schönthal

This week we are honoring the life and music of German composer, pianist, and educator Ruth Schönthal (1924-2006).  Born in Hamburg, she demonstrated an early talent and became the young student ever accepted to the Stern’sches Konservatorium in Berlin at age five....

Monday Link Round Up: June 26, 2017

News to start your week!   The Music Critics Association of North America has named composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek’s new opera, Breaking the Waves, the first winner of a new award for Best New Opera in North America.  Read more at...