frauenkomponiert!

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...

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....
International Contemporary Ensemble Plays Gubaidulina

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...

Congratulations Dr. Gubaidulina!

This past Saturday (June 11) The University of Chicago awarded Sophia Gubaidulina with an honorary doctorate. Taken from the University of Chicago website: World-renowned composer Sofia Gubaidulina will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Gubaidulina, who is...

Sofia Gubaidulina in Los Angeles

Cal Arts has been featuring the works of Russian-born composer Sofia Gubaidulina this past week, and her presence in LA has been duly noted by the LA Times. In spending time with the students and faculty at Cal Arts Gubaidulia said: “It’s such an...