Classical music enthusiasts love to celebrate big years – and we certainly are no exception, as we celebrated Amy Beach’s 150th in 2017. In general we are in favor of any reason to have a party and spend some time immersed in great music. But it is only fair...
News to start your week! Don’t miss Alex Ross’s piece on Florence Price in The New Yorker. He speaks of her “rediscovery”, a coming premiere, and the attention that her music deserves, also mentioning Amy Beach “Gaelic” Symphony...
News to start your week! Very exciting! Congratulations to Jennifer Higdon on winning two Grammy Awards last night! Her Viola Concerto won “Best Contemporary Classical Composition” and she also brought home “Best Classical Compendium” for the...
News to start your week! There have been a number of articles lately about the canon and the so-called “Invisible Hand” that dictates what art is preserved and celebrated. Read Harvard Musicologist Anne Shreffler’s thoughts here, and also a...
