HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY, AMY BEACH!!

HAPPY 150th BIRTHDAY, AMY BEACH!!

As this year marks Amy Beach’s 150th birthday, much is being done in celebration about this remarkable woman’s life and work! Numerous orchestras, choral ensembles, chamber ensembles and soloists around the world have performed or will be performing works by the...

Monday Link Round Up: September 4, 2017

News to start your week – or to enjoy on Labor Day!   The New York Times profiles the life and work of Amy Beach in honor of her 150th birthday, coming on September 5.  William Robbin interviewed WPA President Liane Curtis for the piece.  Don’t miss...

Monday Link Round Up: August 28, 2017

News to start your week! WQXR had a blog post this week highlighting historical figures who also wrote music.  Included in their list is Catherine the Great – though she was a librettist, not a composer.  What a shame to not include at least a few other female...
Composers You Should Know: Undine Smith Moore

Composers You Should Know: Undine Smith Moore

This week we remember the life and music of American composer and educator Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989).  Born in Jarratt, Virginia the granddaughter of slaves, she began to study piano at age seven.  After attending Fisk University she attended Juilliard on...