Hidden Herstory – Dmitri Shostakovich and his female contemporaries

by Liane Curtis | Jan 19, 2023

By Elizabeth de Brito Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) left a deep impression on 20th century classical music, however many great women contributed to the Russian and international music scene. Here we shine a light on his female contemporaries, from fellow students at...

Monday Link Round Up: October 7, 2019

by sarah | Oct 7, 2019

News and music to start your week! Music Specialist Susan Clermont, at the Library of Congress, wrote a post for the LOC blog “In the Muse” to celebrate the life and work of Barabara Strozzi, pictured above.  The Baroque era composer and singer published...

Monday Link Round Up: June 18, 2018

by sarah | Jun 18, 2018

News and Music to start your week! A great new episode of Listening To Ladies is ready to educate, enlighten, and entertain!  The conversation with with Sakari Dixon Vanderveer.  Check out the website for more information, music, and links – and stream the...

Composers You Should Know: Galina Ustvolskaya

by sarah | Jun 14, 2017

Saturday, June 17, would have been the 98th birthday of Russian composer Galina Ustvolskaya (1919-2006). Ustvolskaya studied at the Leningrad Conservatory and was a pupil of Shostakovich who was a champion for her works, even though her style evolved to be distinctly...

Works by Women at the 2016 BBC Proms

by sarah | Jul 14, 2016

The most anticipated and celebrated summer festival each year — as well as one of the oldest, and longest, running from July to September.  The Proms always presents an interesting range of ensembles, conductors, soloists, and styles.  The 2016 season kicks off...