by Liane Curtis | Oct 6, 2023
[Update: Chen Yi’s role in the US-China Music Institute is discussed here; “U.S.-China forum calls for revitalizing relations through music”] Chen Yi’s Symphony no. 3 My Musical Journey to America will will stream live in its east coast...
by Liane Curtis | Apr 4, 2023
The remarkable Chinese American composer Chen Yi turns 70 today! See our recent features on her here — January Composer-of-the-Month and here, on some performances of her music taking place.
by Liane Curtis | Jan 5, 2023
By Elizabeth de Brito One of the greatest living Chinese composers, this month I’m thrilled to illuminate the brilliant work of Chen Yi. With a list of commissions from practically every major classical ensemble and a resumé of performances that circumvent the globe,...
by Liane Curtis | Sep 5, 2022
She was born Amy Marcy Cheney on this day in Henniker, NH. In celebration we are giving away copies of our critical edition of Mvt. II — Alla siciliana — from her Symphony op. 32, “Gaelic” — please fill out this form to receive your PDF...
by Liane Curtis | Aug 31, 2022
By Liane Curtis To honor Alma Mahler on her birthday (she was born Alma Maria Schindler on 31 August 1879 in Vienna), I thought I would highlight some of her music, but also note the issue that 17 songs are all that survive of her compositional output, and consider...
