Composers You Should Know: Louise Farrenc

Composers You Should Know: Louise Farrenc

by | May 31, 2017

Today (May 31) is the 213th birthday of composer, educator, and virtuosic pianist Louise Farrenc (1804-1875). A celebrated composer in her time, she was the student of Muzio Clementi and Anton Reicha.  She had tremendous support of her family, which led to an...

Monday Link Round Up: May 29, 2017

by | May 29, 2017

Happy Memorial Day to those who observe!  Here is some news to start your week! Lisa Caplan, a PhD candidate in American Studies and Afro-American Studies at Yale has a great contribution to The New Yorker about the need for more diversity in opera productions –...

Monday Link Round Up: May 22, 2017

by | May 22, 2017

News to start your week!   The New York Times remembers the life and work of electronic composer Maryanne Amacher, who died in 2009.  Her studies with Stockhausen helped shape her unique approach and sound – and led her to fantastic collaborations,...
New Works this Weekend

New Works this Weekend

by | May 19, 2017

There are lots of opportunities to hear works by contemporary women composers this weekend, and throughout the coming week!   On Sunday, May 21 the Community Women’s Orchestra in Oakland, California will present Forbidden Voices, including June...
CD Review: Ruth Lomon, Shadowing

CD Review: Ruth Lomon, Shadowing

by | May 18, 2017

While we rarely publish CD reviews on our blog, we decided it was important to give coverage to a recent CD by composer Ruth Lomon.  Ruth’s music ranges from expressive and lyrical to electrifyingly engaging.  But not only that, Ruth has always been seriously...