Monday Link Roundup: February 21, 2022

Monday Link Roundup: February 21, 2022

It’s a BIG week in Black History Month! We knew Julia Perry wrote a lot of music, of which only a small but astounding handful of works are ever heard.  But a dramatic turn-around is happening – perhaps the result of BLM, and the re-assessment of everything prompted...
Link Round-Up: August 16, 2021

Link Round-Up: August 16, 2021

Start your week with our look at the news! The Bard Music Festival transfixed us with its many amazing concerts, focusing on Nadia Boulanger and Her World.  And while the live concerts are over, the preconcert lectures remain available, as is this panel discussion...
Monday Link Round Up: April 26, 2021

Monday Link Round Up: April 26, 2021

News and music to start the week! Congratulations to composer Jessie Montgomery, pictured, who was just named the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new composer in residence!  Her three year term begins July 1.  Read more at the Chicago Sun Times. The CSO Press...
Monday Link Round Up: August 17, 2020

Monday Link Round Up: August 17, 2020

News and music to start your week! A lot to celebrate! August 18th marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, granting U.S. women the right to Vote!  Our illustration is from the Music in the Women’s Suffrage Movement article of the...
Monday Link Round Up: January 20, 2020

Monday Link Round Up: January 20, 2020

News and Music to start your week! Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!  Celebrate by listing in to DiscoverClassical.com which features a day of music  programming by Black composers – including works by Florence Price and...