Listen to This: Dorothy Howell

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...
Elizabeth Recommends: Symphonic Poems

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,...
Link Round Up: January 25, 2022

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...
Monday Link Round Up: August 26, 2019

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...
Monday Link Round Up: March 6, 2017

Monday Link Round Up: March 6, 2017

News to start your week! The Guardian has reviews of two new CDs of works by women.  The first are works for piano and orchestra, including the Amy Beach Concerto, Dorothy Howell’s D Minor Concerto, and Cécile Chaminade’s Konzertstück. Read the review...