On the rediscovery of Helen Hagan

On the rediscovery of Helen Hagan

We are thrilled by this excellent article in the Washington Post about tonights revival (premiere of the new orchestration) of Helen Hagan’s Piano Concerto.  The concert will livestream here on the website of the Yale School of Music https://music.yale.edu/live...
Monday Link Round Up: March 1, 2021

Monday Link Round Up: March 1, 2021

News and music to start your week – and happy Women’s History Month! Join us throughout the month of March as we highlight works that deserve to be heard more often.  Follow along on Twitter: @WomensPhil Learn about the rising composer Hannah Kendall...
Monday Link Round Up: May 11, 2020

Monday Link Round Up: May 11, 2020

News and music to start your week! Belated Happy Mother’s Day greetings!  Continue the celebration with Classical FM’s recommendations for music to honor mothers – including works by Amy Beach, Rebecca Dale (pictured above), Roxanna Panufnik, and...
Quinn Mason on Vítězslava Kaprálová

Quinn Mason on Vítězslava Kaprálová

Once again, we are happy to welcome Quinn Mason (fresh from his Seattle conducting debut) as Guest Blogger!  He offers his insights on Vítězslava Kaprálová, in particular two of her orchestral works, Rustic Suite (1938) and Military Sinfonietta (1936-1937). Vítězslava...