Composer Profile . . . Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (1805-1847): Felix Mendelssohn’s Sister and Much, Much More
Yet even alongside a colossus like Felix, Fanny holds her own. Had she lived in an era when women were not so marginalized, and had she not died at the age of 41, she might have enjoyed the recognition and respect she deserved.
Composer Profile: Jennifer Higdon, American Composer of Beautiful Music
Her music has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as having “the distinction of being at once complex, sophisticated but readily accessible emotionally”, with the Times of London citing it as “… rooted, yet imbued with integrity and freshness.” The League of American Orchestras reports that she is one of America’s most frequently performed composers.
Emmanuel Chabrier: French Composer of Olympian Charm
Do you know the music of French composer Emmanuel Chabrier, who lived from 1841-1894? Oh yes, you might say, you know and love España, his most popular work for orchestra. But do you know the rest of his music? España is only about seven minutes long. And there is more to Chabrier’s music than that – a lot more.
New Release: Venus & Adonis, a New Song Cycle by Rodrigo Ruiz
Released to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 460th anniversary, this album is a tribute to the poet’s unmatched inspiration. These seventeen songs, performed by British duo Grace Davidson (soprano) and George Herbert (piano), exemplify the enormous variety of expression that Ruiz is able to conjure in his writing.
An Interview with Pierre R. Schwob, Founder of Classical Archives and Author of the Thrilling New Novel AWE
I start with the very disciplined development of the plot and main characters, followed by meticulous research.
A Playlist to Add to Your Enjoyment of the Novel AWE by Pierre R. Schwob
To help other readers of AWE explore the book on that same deeper level, we decided to extract and organize a playlist of pieces as they are suggested in the pages of the book. And today, we are sharing that list with you.
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