Nigel Kennedy made headlines last week for pulling out of a concert at the Royal Albert Hall when he was told he wouldn’t be allowed to play a tribute to Jimi Hendrix. KHFM listeners let me know that they were…
Percy Grainger: Composer, arranger, pianist, and… clothing designer? As it turns out, yes. For several years, the composer of Lincolnshire Posy and Molly on the Shore proudly created and wore his own wardrobe- made out of towels! In his words…
In the words of Linda Holzer (from an article at claviercompanion.com), “Florence Price, a child prodigy in music from Little Rock, Arkansas, scaled the fence of segregation, and soared beyond its limits.” She was a child prodigy who was denied…
Do you know the name Hazel Scott? And do you love her? You should- and here’s why: She was a huge talent! This is something her family noticed at an early age. Her mother was a pianist and teacher, and…
Is it today? Is it in 10 days? I’m sure it’s a question you’ve all been worrying about, so I’ll ease your mind. The answer is… Yes. JS Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany, in 1685, when the Julian calendar…