The fullness of a life lived allegro. Denise Von Glahn, Curtis Mayes Orpheus Professor of Musicology at Florida State University, is the author of Libby Larsen‘s biography, Libby Larsen: Composing an American Life. Von Glahn is also the director for the Center for Music of the Americas and wrote three award-winning books prior to this publication. The bookContinue reading “UI Press | Denise Von Glahn | Libby Larsen: Composing an American Life”
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Washington Post: Libby Larsen & Elena Ruehr top composers in classical music
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”
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”
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”
In Their Own Words: critical acclaim from American Organist and Diapason
Eileen Guenther‘s groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. Dr. Guenther‘s deeply researched account weaves a succinct history of “America’s original sin” into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life andContinue reading “In Their Own Words: critical acclaim from American Organist and Diapason”
Michael John Trotta Scene4 Interview: Music Born of Necessity
Scene4, an international magazine of arts and culture, featured Michael John Trotta in the July 2017 edition of the magazine. The article begins with Rainer Maria Rilke’s quote, “The work of art is good if it has arisen out of necessity.” Trotta notes this quote defines the current season of his career. “Everything is aContinue reading “Michael John Trotta Scene4 Interview: Music Born of Necessity”
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”
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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