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Sunday Opera Matinee – “Adriana Lecouvreur” March 12
WorldView Episode 52: Ruth Watson Henderson & William Mathias
Welcome to the fifty-second episode of WorldView, rounding out one year of broadcasts! This has been an incredible experience, and I can’t wait to continue producing the show in the months ahead. Episode fifty-two features five new composers, two of whom I’d like to include in today’s post: Ruth Watson Henderson and William Mathias.
#ClassicsaDay #WomensHistoryMonth Week 2, 2023
Every year when we do this theme, I discover more female composers whose music I have never heard before. But it's music that deserves to be heard -- and more than once.
Grazyna Bacewicz: A Portrait - Flattering and Accurate
The essence of Bacewicz's style can be found in her works for solo violin. They're worth a listen (and definitely repeated listening).
Sunday Opera Matinee – “Carmen” March 05
Sergio Gallo excels with Rubinstein
Pianist Sergio Gallo’s phrasing masterfully shapes the music to reveal the depths of the compositions. He makes connections between motives, highlighting the cohesiveness of Rubinstein's compositions.
Josef Bohuslav Foerster - Late Romantic Goodness
Foerster was always aware of current trends -- he just didn't feel the need to follow them. If you're into late-Romantic symphonies, give this a spin.
WorldView Episode 51: John Corigliano
#ClassicsaDay #BlackHistoryMonth Week 4
And there's a lot of great music still awaiting discovery. Here are my posts for #ClassicaDay for the fourth and final week of #BlackHistoryMonth.
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