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”
Little Patuxent Opera Institute Performs Too Many Sopranos
The Little Patuxent Opera Institute (LPOI) offers training for moderately advanced young operatic voices in a warm and nurturing collegiate environment. To succeed in the professional opera field, aspiring singers must master many skills. The program is designed to introduce participants to and enhance the development of their skills, while providing valuable, meaningful performance opportunitiesContinue reading “Little Patuxent Opera Institute Performs Too Many Sopranos”
Being Frank: On Composing “Shining Brow” by Daron Hagen
“Can a man be a faithful husband and father and still be true to his Art?” The year 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday. As organizations across the country celebrate the birth of this great American architect, E. C. Schirmer turns to the opera Shining Brow, composed by Daron Hagen with librettoContinue reading “Being Frank: On Composing “Shining Brow” by Daron Hagen”
New Chamber Opera from beloved American Composer, Gwyneth Walker: Evangeline
E. C. Schirmer is pleased to welcome a new addition to our opera catalog. Evangline is a chamber opera based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem of the same name, scored for soloists, piano, violin, and narrator. A tragic story based on historical and real events, this opera is an accessible addition to any catalog. EvangelineContinue reading “New Chamber Opera from beloved American Composer, Gwyneth Walker: Evangeline”
The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville
The Crucible continues to make its way to stages across the country. This month, the Pulizter Prize-winning opera based on the Arthur Miller classic novel took to stages in Chicago, Illinois and Greenville, South Carolina. Glow Lyric Theatre, Greenville, SC: July 13-28 Christian Elser, Executive Director Jenna Tamisiea, Artistic Director For a complete list of theContinue reading “The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville”
Review of Lady Bird by Henry Mollicone — 21st Century Music Takes
Written by: Susan Hall – May 13, 2017 Hunter College Opera NY Opera Fest 2017 Kaye Playhouse New York, New York May 12, 2017 Lady Bird: First Lady of the Land (ECS #8506) Composed by: Henry Mollicone Libretto by: Sheldon Harnick Our current First Lady is MIA. It is good to have a former firstContinue reading “Review of Lady Bird by Henry Mollicone — 21st Century Music Takes”
Frankenstein by Libby Larsen — West Edge Opera
West Edge Opera, formerly Berkeley Opera, is a leading Bay Area opera company. As part of their 2017 – 2018 season, they will be staging Libby Larsen’s Frankenstein. New archetypes aren’t minted very often, but Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is certainly among them. Two hundred years after the publication of the novel, West Edge presents Libby Larsen’sContinue reading “Frankenstein by Libby Larsen — West Edge Opera”
New to E. C. Schirmer’s Opera Catalog: Works from Tom Cipullo & David Mason, and Michael Ching
E. C. Schirmer is thrilled to announce two new additions to our opera catalogue. After Life (2015) by Tom Cipullo, libretto by David Mason, is a chamber opera in one act for soprano, mezzo, and baritone set in World War II Paris. Michael Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost (1996) is a comic sequel in one act afterContinue reading “New to E. C. Schirmer’s Opera Catalog: Works from Tom Cipullo & David Mason, and Michael Ching”
Opera Canada & Canadian Music Teacher Reviews: Music by Stephen Chatman
Stephen Chatman’s music has been the subject of review in recent Opera Canada and Canadian Music Teacher magazines. Opera Canada: Choir Practice by Stephen Chatman, CD Recording Choir Practice, a comic opera in one act composed by Chatman with libretto by Tara Wohlberg, was premiered and recorded by the University of British Columbia Opera Ensemble and Symphony. TheContinue reading “Opera Canada & Canadian Music Teacher Reviews: Music by Stephen Chatman”
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