Celebrating Louise Farrenc’s Symphonies

by sarah | May 30, 2023

By Sarah Baer We are remembering the life and work of French composer, pianist, and educator Louise Farrenc.  This is fitting not just because her birthday is May 31 (she would be 219 this year), but because WPA Publishing has released new editions of two of her...

Big events this weekend!

by Liane Curtis | May 14, 2022

We wanted to highlight a few of the many exciting events that are taking place this weekend! Pamela Madsen’s massive ORATORIO FOR THE EARTH is being premiered in the resonant Meng Concert Hall at Cal State Fullerton, 3 pm (Pacific time), today Sat. May 14th. ...

Monday Link Round Up: November 8, 2021

by sarah | Nov 8, 2021

News and music to start your week! The New York Times offers a profile for the French composer and organist Jeanne Demessieux, pictured above.  Considered one of the greatest organist of the 20th century, the article explores her life and work, and includes examples...

Monday Link Round Up: October 11, 2021

by sarah | Oct 11, 2021

News and music to start your week!   The New York Times ran a feature on the life and music of Louise Farrenc, pictured above.  The French composer broke boundaries on many fronts, and her symphonies are fantastic works long overdue of performances and...

Monday Link Round Up: July 19, 2021

by sarah | Jul 19, 2021

News and music to start your week! Learn more about composer, conductor, and pianist Avril Coleridge-Taylor, pictured above, daughter of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.  Classical FM introduces readers to the composer, who is too often forgotten, and shares some of her...