Composer of the Month – Chen Yi

by Liane Curtis | Jan 5, 2023

By Elizabeth de Brito One of the greatest living Chinese composers, this month I’m thrilled to illuminate the brilliant work of Chen Yi. With a list of commissions from practically every major classical ensemble and a resumé of performances that circumvent the globe,...

Monday Link Roundup: April 18, 2022

by Liane Curtis | Apr 18, 2022

A bit of news to start your week! Bethan Langford as Maria Theresia von Paradis in The Paradis Files. Photograph: Patrick Baldwin We are intrigued by the new opera that explores the life of the blind composer and pianist, Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824).  “The...

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: April 12, 2021

by sarah | Apr 12, 2021

News and music to start your week! Read about the Sister Cities Girlchoir and their work with composer Erin Busch, pictured above, to educate and inspire.  Busch, who is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, is dedicated to the education of women...

Trailblazing Women featured by Santa Rosa Symphony

by Liane Curtis | Jan 22, 2021

— by Liane Curtis The Santa Rosa Symphony (SRS)  has seized upon the need to change their programming due to Covid19 as an opportunity to celebrate diversity and  highlight some brilliant works by women.  They have named Ellen Taaffe Zwilich as Artistic Partner...