Link Round-Up: July 19, 2022

by Liane Curtis | Jul 19, 2022

The music of Dame Ethel Smyth continues to draw more performances and recognition.  Liane Curtis attended the moving performance of Smyth’s opera “The Wreckers” at the renowned Glyndebourne Festival, and offered this review.   Glyndebourne’s video of the production...

Monday Link Round-Up: May 2, 2022

by Liane Curtis | May 2, 2022

The rediscovery and exploration of important music by Margaret Bonds is continuing! Wed. May 4, 10:30 AM EDT:  Online presentation and discussion: “Margaret Bonds and Black Radicalism” with Dr. Malcolm J. Merriweather, Dr. Rollo A. Dilworth and Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle. ...

Monday Link Round Up: August 30, 2021

by sarah | Aug 31, 2021

New and music to start your week! A new set of albums have been released, remastering the recordings of contralto Marian Anderson, pictured above.  This groundbreaking performer had a tremendous talent, and overcame daunting obstacles in order to perform in...

BBC Proms 2021: By the Numbers

by sarah | Jun 2, 2021

In a year unlike any other for classical music programming, it is simply a relief to know that live music is once again being scheduled, and that audiences are once again meeting in person.  Those of us that crave concert halls and the anticipation of a downbeat will...

Monday Link Round Up: May 31, 2021

by sarah | May 31, 2021

News and music to start your week! Marin Alsop, pictured above, is preparing to step down from her position at the Baltimore Symphony.  She spoke to The Washington Post about her history with the orchestra, the glass ceilings that she broke along the way, and the work...