This weekend: Marianne Martines and Judith Weir

by Liane Curtis | Oct 5, 2024

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...

Tanglewood — and Beethoven Idolatry — is Back For 2021

by sarah | Jun 11, 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...

Monday Link Round Up: December 23, 2019

by sarah | Dec 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...

Monday Link Round Up: July 15, 2019

by sarah | Jul 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...

Monday Link Round Up: June 8

by sarah | Jun 8, 2015

Some top stories from over the weekend: We wrote about Judith Weir’s new song cycle last week, which premiered on Saturday.  The Guardian and The Telegraph each have reviews of the work which was decidedly well received. You can also read a review of a new album...