Tag: Vienna
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Maria Theresia Paradis — Conference continues Live and Online
The Conference on Maria Theresia Paradis continues Saturday Nov. 23 — in person AND streaming at Mount Holyoke College. Titled: Reframing the Gaze: Maria Theresia Paradis, Blind Musicians, and Musical Culture Before & After Braille. Held on November 22-23, the event hosts papers and concerts, including a Schulkonzert – a reconstruction of one of Paradis’s…
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Marianna Martines and Her Symphony
Marianna Martines (1744-1812) is considered to be among the most acclaimed and prolific composers in Vienna during her lifetime. She was friends with Mozart, and Haydn (who lived on the top floor of her apartment block) gave her keyboard lessons. Mozart and Haydn attended her concerts, and it is believed that they also each dedicated…
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Monday Link Round Up: December 30, 2019
News and music to start your week! With 2020 only a few days away, now is the time to grab your new WPA Calendar! Newly revised and better than ever – featuring the birthdays of historic and contemporary composers, and celebrating the anniversaries of exceptional works in music history composed by women. Speaking of exceptional…