Elizabeth Recommends: Symphonic Poems

by Liane Curtis | Oct 27, 2022

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,...

Monday Link Roundup: April 18, 2022

by Liane Curtis | Apr 18, 2022

A bit of news to start your week! Bethan Langford as Maria Theresia von Paradis in The Paradis Files. Photograph: Patrick Baldwin We are intrigued by the new opera that explores the life of the blind composer and pianist, Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824).  “The...

Monday Link Round Up: August 23, 2021

by sarah | Aug 23, 2021

News and music to start your week! We are saddened at the passing of conductor Michael Morgan, pictured above, who served at the Oakland Symphony since 1991.  The Oakland Symphony became a model for other ensembles who sought to engage not only their audience but...

Monday Link Round Up: May 3, 2021

by sarah | May 3, 2021

News and music to start your week! Congratulations go to composer Errollyn Wallen, pictured above, who was named the recipient of the 2020 ISM Distinguished Musician Award.  From the website: “Established in 1976, the ISM Distinguished Musician Award recognises...

Monday Link Round Up: June 22, 2020

by sarah | Jun 22, 2020

News and music to start your week! TODAY we celebrate the publication of the long-awaited The Heart of a Woman: The Life and Music of Florence B. Price, by Dr. Rae Linda Brown, from the University of Illinois Press.  (June 22 is listed by Amazon as the publication...