Dearest readers, here we are at Day ‘Q’ of my Alphabet Challenge! A notoriously difficult letter in the alphabet to work with, we are lucky to have a few composers with names beginning with Q. Last year, we discovered the gem that is Roger Quilter, and this year we will Read more…
Dearest classical music fans, thank you for your continued support and consistent views it has put classicalexburns on the map after a recent ranking of 5th ‘Best Music Blog’ by ScoreBig! After nearly a month with no internet in my new house, it has finally been installed and I am Read more…
Dearest readers, I must apologize for having gone awol the past couple of days, life has happened and I’m now catching up on my Female Fortnight Challenge so do bear with me! For day 11 I am writing about the incredibly popular American composer, Jennifer Higdon and her very exciting Percussion Read more…
Good afternoon classical music lovers, happy Thursday! It’s day 10 of my Female Fortnight Challenge and I have such a treat to share with you today! To take things in a new direction I am looking into a composer who is often called the ‘Girl Gershwin’ – it’s the absolutely Read more…
Hello dearest readers, here we are on day 9 of my Female Fortnight Challenge 2.0! For today’s blog I will be looking in the late avant-garde composer, Ursula Mamlok and her fantastic Concerto for Oboe – enjoy! Born on February 1st, 1923, Ursula Mamlok was born in Berlin, Germany into a primarily Read more…
Hello readers! Welcome to blog 5 of my Female Fortnight Challenge and today we are coming into the 21st Century with a composer I am extremely fond of – Keiko Abe! This percussion giant has pushed the boundaries of tuned percussion composition for decades, and I am so very happy Read more…
Good afternoon readers! Welcome back to the Female Fortnight Challenge, and do I have such a treat to share with you all today! I was thinking of saving this composer and work until nearer the end of the challenge, but I couldn’t help myself so I’m looking into her today! Read more…
Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No.1 It is with the saddest of hearts that I write this blog on Richard Strauss’ horn concerto no.1 in Eb major. This wonderful piece of music that showcases the french horn was really enjoyed by my late friend, Bryony. Therefore, this blog is dedicated to her Read more…