Anne Midgette is Chief Classical Music Critic for The Washington Post. Her article, “The top 35 female composers in classical music,” was written in response to National Public Radio’s July 2017 article “The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women.” The NPR article “was inspiring,” Midgette writes,”but where were the composers? In the wake of much discussionContinue reading “Washington Post: Libby Larsen & Elena Ruehr top composers in classical music”
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Song Source Festival – Libby Larsen & David Evan Thomas premieres
“Headwaters are where things begin.” Song Source Festival is launching its fourth season by giving life to new works from Minnesota composers, including world premieres of music by Libby Larsen and David Evan Thomas. The concert takes place August 7, 2017. Libby Larsen‘s Pharoah Songs is scored for baritone and piano and performed by Alan DunbarContinue reading “Song Source Festival – Libby Larsen & David Evan Thomas premieres”
Anthems of the World – Boston Landmarks Orchestra premieres Roustom
“Fired by local pride, some of Western music’s most passionate works are closely identified with their cultures of origin.” The Boston Landmarks Orchestra is a summertime tradition for Boston residents. Founded in 2001, the orchestra is comprised of local professional musicians. On August 9, the ensemble shared a concert of music from across the globe.Continue reading “Anthems of the World – Boston Landmarks Orchestra premieres Roustom”
Music with a Cause: A Discussion with Henry Mollicone
“We all know that homelessness is such a major problem…and it doesn’t seem like the government is really handling it very well. The burden seems to be on private citizens… There must be some way that artists can do something.” Henry Mollicone is an active freelance composer of opera, symphonic, and new music. A widelyContinue reading “Music with a Cause: A Discussion with Henry Mollicone”
Behind-the-Scenes of Revelations: A conversation with Su Lian Tan
Su Lian Tan is a much-sought after flutist and composer whose music has been described as “the stunner of the evening,” (Washington Post) and “…refined, cultured compositions… Rewarding for everyone…A must-own for flutists and flute enthusiasts” (Fanfare Magazine). Tan is also a Professor of Music at Middlebury College in Vermont. Arsis recently featured three of herContinue reading “Behind-the-Scenes of Revelations: A conversation with Su Lian Tan”
Wintergreen Music Festival features music of Daron Hagen & Gwyneth Walker in family concert
On August 6, 2017, the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival featured the music of Daron Hagen and Gwyneth Walker in “Coffee and Kids,” an interactive concert of family-friendly works for woodwind quintet. Daron Hagen, Lilly Sketches The concert included the world premiere of Hagen‘s Lilly Sketches, based on the beloved mouse who stars in Kevin Henkes‘ popular children book, Lilly’sContinue reading “Wintergreen Music Festival features music of Daron Hagen & Gwyneth Walker in family concert”
Daron Hagen – Wintergreen Festival Orchestra performs work for orchestra
The Wintergreen Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Russell Smith, recently performed Daron Hagen‘s Postcards from America (1996). The performance took place as part of the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival on August 5, 2017. This work received its premiere in 1996 and was co-commissioned by the Oakland East Bay and Waukesha Symphony Orchestra. Postcards from America isContinue reading “Daron Hagen – Wintergreen Festival Orchestra performs work for orchestra”
Grant Park debut of Roustom work earns positive reviews
On July 12, 2017, conductor Fawzi Haimor led the Grant Park Orchestra in a tour-de-force program, which included the Midwest premiere of Syrian-born composer Kareem Roustom‘s Ramal. The performance was met with widespread enthusiasm from critics, both for the Grant Park Orchestra’s performance under Haimor’s leadership and for Roustom’s music. John von Rhein of the Chicago TribuneContinue reading “Grant Park debut of Roustom work earns positive reviews”
Snow Lay on the Ground receives rave reviews
Julian Wachner and the Grammy-nominated Choir of Trinity Wall Street, The Trinity Youth Chorus, and the NOVUS NY orchestra collaborated to create The Snow Lay on the Ground (CD 180). A stunning recording of nine brilliant carol settings and three organ improvisations performed by Wachner, the album continues to garner widespread enthusiasm from critics. “JulianContinue reading “Snow Lay on the Ground receives rave reviews”
Fanfare Magazine reviews Revelations, music of Su Lian Tan
All reviews were reprinted by permission of Fanfare Magazine. Let’s be clear from the off: Wants List material. Malaysian-born in 1966, Su Lian Tan has a uniquely expressive voice. My colleague Barnaby Rayfield, interviewing Tan in Fanfare 34:4, waxed lyrical about Tan’s achievements (FTCL, or Fellow of Trinity College, London, by age 17; postgraduate degreesContinue reading “Fanfare Magazine reviews Revelations, music of Su Lian Tan”
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