Tag: Judith Weir
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This weekend: Marianne Martines and Judith Weir
Marianne Martines’ works continue gaining recognition – Boston’s Horizon Ensemble performs her Symphony in C on Sunday, Oct. 6 – the concert is “pay what you can” and will stream, if you are unable to attend in person. More information here. The theme of the concert is FREEDOM, and Martines was fortunate to have the…
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Tanglewood — and Beethoven Idolatry — is Back For 2021
By Sarah Baer (with some input by Liane Curtis) The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home is getting ready to welcome guests again in what is perhaps an ideal venue for events in these strange times. The traditions of lawn chairs and picnics while enjoying some of the highest-quality performances available in the United States will…
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Monday Link Round Up: December 23, 2019
News and music to start your week! Musicologist Bonnie Gordon has a wonderful piece in The New York Times about the life and work of Barbara Strozzi, who turns 400 this year. Strozzi, pictured above, was a renowned singer and prolific composer during the 17th century, and her work continues to be increasingly recognized. Annea…
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Monday Link Round Up: July 15, 2019
News and music to start your week! In case you missed it, don’t miss reading Megan Lavengood’s excellent piece on gender and hiring as it relates to the field of Music Theory Andrew Clements reviews the new recording by Isata Kanneh-Mason (pictured) of piano works by Clara Schumann. Read on at The Guardian. Also at…