Featured Recording: Love’s Signature: Songs for Contertenor and Piano by Juliana Hall

    From Gramophone:“[Juliana Hall’s] sensitivity to words is on impressive display on Love’s Signature… these songs show Hall to be a composer who savours lyrical lines and harmonies peppered with gentle spices…” Juliana Hall’s latest recording hosts 24 songs in 3 parts, performed by countertenor Darryl Taylor, soprano Susan Narucki, pianist Donald Berman, withContinue reading “Featured Recording: Love’s Signature: Songs for Contertenor and Piano by Juliana Hall”

Juliana Hall: October & November Performances

Several works from Juliana Hall‘s vocal catalog were featured in performances in October and November. October 1:  Renee Calvo, soprano, presented selections from Night Dances in a recital at the University of San Diego. Click here to learn more. October 13-15: Members of Northwest Art Song (soprano Arwen Myers, mezzo Laura Beckel Thoreson, and pianist Susan McDaniel) partnered with TheContinue reading “Juliana Hall: October & November Performances”

Juliana Hall named winner in art song festival competition

Juliana Hall has been named one of seven winners in One Ounce Opera’s 2nd Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Art Song. Over fifty art songs and cycles were entered from the United States, Canada, Australia, and England. Last year, the Inaugural FSOAS earned One Ounce Opera two Austin Critics Table Award Nominations, and was named toContinue reading “Juliana Hall named winner in art song festival competition”

Northwest Art Song features music of Juliana Hall & Libby Larsen

Northwest Art Song partnered with The Ensemble of Oregon to share a concert series titled “Nevertheless, She Persisted: Voices of Women in Music & Verse.” In addition to music by Juliana Hall (Music like a Curve of Gold) and Libby Larsen, the concert features music by Abbie Betinis, Stacy Garrop, and Kati Agócs. Northwest Art Song was foundedContinue reading “Northwest Art Song features music of Juliana Hall & Libby Larsen”

Soprano Renee Calvo performs Juliana Hall and Gwyneth Walker

Soprano Renee Calvo presents a voice recital of poetry set to music on October 1, 2017 at the University of San Diego. The first half of the recital features music by Wolf, Honneger, and Obradors sung in Spanish, French, and German. The second half includes selection from Night Dances by Juliana Hall and a work by Gwyneth Walker, amongContinue reading “Soprano Renee Calvo performs Juliana Hall and Gwyneth Walker”

Juliana Hall September Performances

Several works from Juliana Hall‘s vocal catalog were featured in performances in September. On Sunday, September 17, East Granby Congregational Church’s Friends of Music Concert Series presented a concert featuring Bridget Scarlato, soprano, and Juliana Hall, piano. The duo  performed the song cycle Syllables of Velvet, Sentences of Plush, a song from Upon This Summer’sContinue reading “Juliana Hall September Performances”

SF Opera Orchestra Members, Lowell Trio, release new CD featuring David Conte & Juliana Hall

San Francisco’s Lowell Trio just released Volume II of its “Music to Save Our Endangered Lands” CD series, which includes Juliana Hall‘s Rilke Song for English horn and piano, and David Conte‘s arrangement of Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child for oboe, cello, and piano. The Lowell Trio consists of oboist/English horn player JanetContinue reading “SF Opera Orchestra Members, Lowell Trio, release new CD featuring David Conte & Juliana Hall”

Juliana Hall Commissioned for Lynx Project’s “Autism Advocacy Project”

As a prolific art song composer, Juliana Hall is no stranger to the idea of elevating and amplifying the voices of writers through music. But as one of five composers selected by art song group Lynx Project, Hall is exploring a new challenge: setting to music the often unheard voices of individuals with autism. ThisContinue reading “Juliana Hall Commissioned for Lynx Project’s “Autism Advocacy Project””

Juliana Hall album earns Fanfare, Voix Des Arts, and Gramophone reviews

Three major recording magazines praised Juliana Hall’s newest album Love’s Signatures for its sensitivity, power, beauty, and inspiration. Juliana Hall‘s album “Love’s Signatures: Songs for Countertenor and Soprano” features the stunning voices of Darryl Taylor and Susan Narucki. Since its release, the album has garnered positive critical acclaim from critics. The album highlights three art songContinue reading “Juliana Hall album earns Fanfare, Voix Des Arts, and Gramophone reviews”

Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall

Modern Singer Magazine is written for singers by singers. The magazine offers a variety of information for readers, from artist showcases to audition tips to advice on updating one’s recital wardrobe, the magazine offers perspectives in all aspects of a singer’s life. The Modern Singer recently interviewed and featured Juliana Hall. The interview, led byContinue reading “Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall”

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