Tag: Sofia Gubaidulina
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Contemporary Symphonies
The current issue of The New Yorker includes a column by Alex Ross in which he explores the ways in which the symphony has transformed in new music. As one would expect, it covered the most familiar names with only a few surprises (including Gloria Coates who, to date, has written 15 symphonies). Ross saved his more…
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frauenkomponiert!
We missed talking about an inspired concert that took place on March 8 – International Women’s Day. Though you can find many concerts listed on the International Women’s Day webpage, it is surprising to see how many classical concerts are being held in honor of women, but don’t actually include any women composers. (London Arte…
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Mostly Mozart in NYC
The string of summer music festivals continues with the Mostly Mozart festival in New York City presented annually by Lincoln Center. Already in full swing (the festival runs from July 25-August 23) there are two concerts in the wings that are of particular interest. Though I’m never one for concerts only highlighting the work of…
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International Contemporary Ensemble Plays Gubaidulina
The New York Times reviewed the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)’s concert honoring the work of Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. The concert was part of the Composer Portrait series. Featured earlier this season was Austrian composer Olga Neuwirth. Look forward to the April performance of works by Rebecca Saunders in NYC – including three US premieres!…