Tag: BBC Proms

  • Link Round-Up: July 19, 2022

    Link Round-Up: July 19, 2022

    The music of Dame Ethel Smyth continues to draw more performances and recognition.  Liane Curtis attended the moving performance of Smyth’s opera “The Wreckers” at the renowned Glyndebourne Festival, and offered this review.   Glyndebourne’s video of the production will be available in August.  And, a “semi-staged” version will be performed as part of The Proms…

  • Monday Link Round-Up: May 2, 2022

    Monday Link Round-Up: May 2, 2022

    The rediscovery and exploration of important music by Margaret Bonds is continuing! Wed. May 4, 10:30 AM EDT:  Online presentation and discussion: “Margaret Bonds and Black Radicalism” with Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather, Dr. Rollo A. Dilworth and Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle.  This event was filmed to complement the recent performance by the Dessoff Choirs (of…

  • Monday Link Round Up: August 30, 2021

    Monday Link Round Up: August 30, 2021

    New and music to start your week! A new set of albums have been released, remastering the recordings of contralto Marian Anderson, pictured above.  This groundbreaking performer had a tremendous talent, and overcame daunting obstacles in order to perform in history-making events.  NPR shares photos, history, and a sneak peek of the album, released August…

  • BBC Proms 2021: By the Numbers

    BBC Proms 2021: By the Numbers

    In a year unlike any other for classical music programming, it is simply a relief to know that live music is once again being scheduled, and that audiences are once again meeting in person.  Those of us that crave concert halls and the anticipation of a downbeat will accept just about anything as long as…