by lisaflutevt | Apr 11, 2013 | Events, Music History |
Sylvia Glickman’s “Antigone Speaks” is melodically based on the 8th century hymn “On Leaving the Wealth of Her Family” composed by Kassia, the earliest known female composer who’s works are still known and performed. This hymn was...
by lisaflutevt | Apr 11, 2013 | Events, Music History |
Francois Devienne (1759 – 1803) was a French composer, and professor of flute at the Paris Conservatory. Devienne’s compositions are well known to flutists and other wind players, but sadly largely unknown to many. He wrote a lovely set of six duos for...
by lisaflutevt | Apr 11, 2013 | Events, Music History |
Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754 – 1812) was German born and moved to Vienna at age 14. By the 1780’s he was one of the most popular composers in Vienna. One of his greatest accomplishments was founding a publishing company, the ‘Bureau de...
by lisaflutevt | Feb 9, 2011 | Music History |
Whether you’re preparing the Bach E flat sonata for All State Festival auditions next year, or just looking to start or expand your collection of Flute recordings, here are a few thoughts on selecting recordings of the Bach Sonatas for purchase and/or YouTube...
by lisaflutevt | Jun 1, 2010 | Music History |
I have been completely inspired this year by a series of music history lectures put out by The Teaching Company. Dr. Robert Greenberg, chair of the department of music history and literature at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, as well as composer, music consultant...
