Tag: Chen Yi
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WPA News Digest – November 18, 2024
There’s lots going on for women in music this week! On November 10, 2024 the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra opened its 90th anniversary season with a program of 19th century favorites: the overture from the Verdi/Solera collaboration Giovanna D’arco (Joan of Arc), Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D, and Brahms Symphony No. 4. Founded in 1935 as one of…
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Chen Yi Premiere Streams!
[Update: Chen Yi’s role in the US-China Music Institute is discussed here; “U.S.-China forum calls for revitalizing relations through music”] Chen Yi’s Symphony no. 3 My Musical Journey to America will will stream live in its east coast premiere tonight (Fri. Oct. 6), from the Bard College Conservatory, as part of the 6th annual US-China…
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Happy Birthday, Chen Yi!
The remarkable Chinese American composer Chen Yi turns 70 today! See our recent features on her here — January Composer-of-the-Month and here, on some performances of her music taking place.
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More on Chen Yi, Composer of the Month!
We’ve been celebrating Chen Yi as our Composer Of The Month! Elizabeth de Brito commented on the lack of events celebrating Chen Yi’s 70th birthday. This is true – but there are many events featuring Chen Yi and her music – just none that name and celebrate the auspicious occasion of her turning 70. But…