Grammy for Price, Montgomery, Coleman, NY Youth Symphony! … and thoughts on Tár

by Liane Curtis | Feb 6, 2023

Exciting News from the Grammys!  the NY Youth Symphony has won a GRAMMY in the competitive category of Best Orchestral Performance, with their CD of music by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Valerie Coleman!  Many are pointing out that it is the first time for a...

New York Youth Symphony Album nominated for Grammy!

by Liane Curtis | Nov 28, 2022

GREAT NEWS!  A groundbreaking project is receiving deserved recognition!  The New York Youth Symphony turned the limitations of the pandemic — musicians all in lockdown — into an opportunity to record a new CD, which was released in spring of 2022.  This...

Tanglewood — and Beethoven Idolatry — is Back For 2021

by sarah | Jun 11, 2021

By Sarah Baer (with some input by Liane Curtis) The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home is getting ready to welcome guests again in what is perhaps an ideal venue for events in these strange times.  The traditions of lawn chairs and picnics while enjoying some of...

Monday Link Round Up: May 3, 2021

by sarah | May 3, 2021

News and music to start your week! Congratulations go to composer Errollyn Wallen, pictured above, who was named the recipient of the 2020 ISM Distinguished Musician Award.  From the website: “Established in 1976, the ISM Distinguished Musician Award recognises...

Monday Link Round Up – April 5, 2021

by sarah | Apr 5, 2021

Music and news to start your week! Frank Oteri speaks to composer Pamela Z, pictured above, about her beginnings as a singer songwriter and development into an experimental composer.  Listen to the interview, and read along at NewMusicBox where you can also hear some...