Thanks to Q2 Music for their feature and review of the new CD of Kaija Saariaho’s works! Reviewer Daniel Stephen Johnson says this about Saariaho: In an era when the very notion of a classical “masterpiece” has all but fallen apart in the face of...
Artistic directors, conductors, and radio playlist makers, love to acknowledge composer birthdays. In fact, we just discussed how significant birthdays can impact programming on a national level as orchestras include tribute concerts in their annual programming. ...
The work to level the playing field for women composers means more than encouraging the inclusion of compositions by women on concert programs. Advocating for women can mean helping the wider public to become familiar even with the names of significant figures. Most...
As we mentioned earlier, there was an enthusiastic response to the 2014 Performance Grants in support of hearing more works by women composers. The first concert is already right around the corner! The Fresno Philharmonic will feature Gabriela Lena...
As more orchestras are learning, the key to robust and engaged audiences is not just innovative programming but also the support of new music and young composers. The Minnesota Orchestra has led the way in their efforts with their annual Composer Institute, which had...
