Monthly Archives: March 2021

Lisa Neher & Kendra Leonard present strong women in micro-opera festival

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Thea Derks

For over a year, theatres and opera houses have been closed. The American singer and composer Lisa Neher and librettist Kendra Leonard therefore organized the One Voice Project Virtual Micro Opera Festival. With few resources they realized a varied series … Continue reading →

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Composer and pianist Anne-Maartje Lemereis: ‘When the tour of my song cycle was cancelled I felt like a 6-year-old whose birthday party is called off’

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Thea Derks

The financial damage caused by the corona crisis is immense, and the end is not yet in sight. What are the stories behind the figures? The Dutch website Theaterkrant asks freelancers in the theatre sector how they are dealing with the crisis, … Continue reading →

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In 2021 the theme of ‘female composer’ still touches upon an open nerve

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Thea Derks

Even in 2021 the theme of ‘Female composer’ touches apon an open nerve. Continue reading →

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Bass clarinettist Fie Schouten: ‘We must not control nature but give it room’

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Thea Derks

Fie Schouten studied with bass clarinettist Harry Sparnaay and follows in his footsteps as an advocate of contemporary music. She organizes the biannual Bass Clarinet Festival and the monthly series Nieuwe Noten Amsterdam. She recently released the CD Nature, with six … Continue reading →

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