Tag: Dorothy Howell
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Listen to This: Dorothy Howell
Dorothy Howell (February 25, 1898 – January 12, 1982) was an English composer and pianist, who earned great acclaim during her lifetime. Born in Birmingham, Howell was a student at the Royal Academy of Music when she was 15 years old. The work that led her towards fame was her symphonic poem Lamia, linked below,…
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Elizabeth Recommends: Symphonic Poems
By Elizabeth de Brito This month on Elizabeth Recommends I am focusing on Tone Poems, introducing seven of the most essential symphonic poems from the past two centuries and around the world. Each one depicts an extraordinary story, some inspired by specific poetry, some taking inspiration from folklore and others creating their own narrative. These…
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Link Round Up: January 25, 2022
Here’s some news for this week! Juilliard Focus Festival 2022, The Making of an American Music, 1899-1948 is taking place this week with much of it streaming. The January 28 concluding orchestral concert will be conducted by Mei Ann Chen, and features Melissa White as soloist in Florence Price’s Violin Concerto n. 1! . Musicologist…
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Monday Link Round Up: August 26, 2019
News and music to start your week! We are now accepting applications for our Performance Grants! Find funding to support U.S. performances of works by women composers! Erica Jeal reviews a new recording of chamber works – specifically pieces for cello and piano – by Fanny Hensel (pictured) and Felix Mendelssohn for The Guardian. Also…