Tag: Julia Wolfe
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2015 In Review
This was an exciting year for those of us following women’s work in music. We’ve already talked a bit about the tremendous opportunities and advancements women have made in conducting roles. But Let’s also take some time to look at the plethora of “Highlight” lists that have been shared online and see how they compare…
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2015-2016 Season Highlights
The 2015-2016 concert season is now underway for ensembles across the United States – which means it’s also time to take a look at the orchestral repertoire that is being performed. As we wait for the official repertoire reports from the League of American Orchestras (which, unfortunately, will be a while – the last available reports…
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Monday Link Round Up: September 28, 2015
Some news to start your week! NPR spoke with Pulitzer Prize winning composer Julia Wolfe discussing the winning work, Anthracite Fields, upon the release of the recording. The conversation covers Wolfe’s inspiration and compositional process Read more here or listen below: Fiona Maddocks reviewed a new recording of works by Sally Beamish. Featured works are The Singing…
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Premieres Clyne
Anna Clyne, by all accounts, appears to be one of the hardest working young composers today. Born in London, and a former student of Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Wolfe, her works have been commissioned across the country and have met high praise – including a Grammy nomination. Clyne is also serving with Mason Bates as the current Mead composers-in-residence…