Hannah Kendall: seeing the unseen bias
Acclaimed composer Hannah Kendall has never knowingly experienced discrimination, but asks: would she know if she had? As far as I’m aware, I have never … Read more
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20 Questions: composer Richard J Birkin
Name: Richard J Birkin Occupation: Composer Age: 32 Place of birth: Derby, UK Main workplace: My studio in Belper, Derbyshire Current project: Songs For Spoken Words [due for release in … Read more
Opera explores transgender experiences
A new one-act chamber opera exploring the transgender experience is set to premiere in New York next month. Commissioned by American Opera Projects, As One … Read more
20 Questions: songwriter and composer Tim Phillips
Name: Tim Phillips Occupation: Composer and songwriter working mainly in stage and screen. Co-artistic director of London’s Filter Theatre Age: 36 Place of birth: Terrace, BC, Canada … Read more
Houston Grand Opera receives major grant for new work
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation has awarded the Houston Grand Opera with a grant worth USD750,000 (€514,550) to support the creation of new operatic works. … Read more
Utah Symphony to premiere Nico Muhly work
US composer Nico Muhly will travel with the Utah Symphony on its August tour to research a new work inspired by southern Utah’s national parks. The … Read more
Sheppard to conduct Tour de France opening
British conductor and composer Philip Sheppard will lead the orchestra and chorus of Opera North at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Tour de France. The … Read more
Ted Hearne chosen for New Voices residency
Ted Hearne has been selected as the third annual New Voices composer. Organised by Boosey & Hawkes, the New World Symphony, and the San Francisco … Read more
Reich wins contemporary music award
US composer Steve Reich has won the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Contemporary Music category. Known for his minimalist style, the awards … Read more
Belgium: Anima Eterna Brugge
Jos van Immerseel, artistic director of period ensemble Anima Eterna Brugge, was once criticised for taking a historical approach to musical masterpieces, but now he’s … Read more