Entries by Judlyne Lilly

Cecile and Clara performed by Anna

Women’s History Month has brought forth an album of classical music featuring two of the most famous women composers of the 19th and 20th centuries.  Their music is performed by pianist Anna Shelest in the album she produced called Donna Voce, Volume 3: Clara Schumann & Cécile Chaminade.   She even got her husband involved.  Dmitri […]

The La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors

Applications are now open for the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors. It takes place in Paris every two years.  It is a competition that is fast becoming THE place where women conductors can be seen, heard, and hired. Even for those who don’t win or place, there’s an Academy co-directed by the Philharmonie […]

Meet The Composers Of Some Of Your Favorite Video Games

If you are a gamer who likes to listen to the music of video games, this event is for you.  POWER UP:  THE ART OF VIDEO GAME MUSIC presented by Density 5-1-2 of Austin, is covering all of the bases when it comes to composing and recording music for video games. Perhaps the music for […]

The String Quartet Smackdown

After a two year break, Golden Hornet’s String Quartet Smackdown is on again.  This is the competition that uses the bracket system of March Madness with a live audience to determine the winner. Among the 16 finalists is Evan Blaché of Cedar Park, who won the competition two years ago.  The String Quartet Smackdown is […]

LIFT EVERY VOICE FOR JULIA PERRY

February 2025 brings us Black History Month and the 125th anniversary of the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice And Sing. There are many arrangements of this uplifting song including two acapella versions featured in this month’s podcast. There’s also celebrations at Lift Every Voice and Sing Park in Florida. Composer Julia Perry (1924 – […]

Julia Perry’s Catalog of Music Is Finally Available  

African-American composer Julia Perry died in 1979 without a will, after an illustrious career in classical music that started in the 1950’s. Then she and her works fell into obscurity. Nearly 50 decades later, Perry’s music is back in part because it is finally legally available for musicians to perform. That’s thanks to Dr. Louise […]

How the Orchestras Are Coping Amid The LA Wildfires

What a great loss!!  The Wildfires in the Los Angeles area are still burning.  The loss of life and homes is immeasurable.  Orchestras in the area are suffering their own losses, personal and professional. The League of American Orchestras says their disaster website is full of information on places to go for help. There’s very […]

A Happy New You In 2025

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution for 2025? YouGov.com says the most common resolutions for 30- to 44-year-olds are saving more money (31%) and improving mental health (23%).  Generally speaking, being happy is on the list of resolutions for all age groups.  Researchers believe they’ve found a way to treat one of the most […]