A remarkable child prodigy, Amy Beach was the first female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra: the “Gaelic” Symphony was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896.
The music room Articles
Lili Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps
Lili Boulanger’s “D’un matin de printemps” is a skillfully crafted tone poem, rich of impressionist colors and morning scents.
Julius Röntgen: piano concerto n.2
Admired by many great composers, such as Brahms and Grieg, Röntgen’s music was quickly dismissed and went almost completely forgotten.
Conducting Pills
A FREE video series with an analysis of structure, phrasing, and, of course, conducting tips of repertoire works: from Mozart to Brahms, from Beethoven to Debussy. A new episode every week!