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…
What a fabulous community of Classical music lovers! We’ve had the pleasure of speaking to so many people during our Spring Pledge Drive– people who share their stories of how they came to appreciate and love Classical music. Some of…
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…