Monthly Archives: September 2021

Marion von Tilzer composes Ten Songs of Change: ‘We are a drop in an immense ocean’

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Thea Derks

Recently Ten Songs of Change by composer-pianist Marion von Tilzer appeared on CD and LP. She composed this I Ching-inspired cycle of poetry and music for and with cellist Maya Fridman; author Lulu Wang selected the poems. Von Tilzer: ‘In … Continue reading →

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Thomas Larcher voices fatal mountain climb in Third Symphony

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Thea Derks

In 2020, the world premiere of Thomas Larcher‘s Third Symphony fell through due to corona. The subtitle A Line Above the Sky refers to British mountaineer Tom Ballard, who fatally crashed in 2019. It wasn’t until February 2021 that the … Continue reading →

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Gaudeamus nominee Jenny Beck is inspired by nature: ‘Farmlands and forests are sonically very rich’

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Thea Derks

Vocalist and composer Jenny Beck is one of the four nominees of the Gaudeamus Award 2021. In fact the selection was already made last year, but due to corona the competition was postponed. During the festival Beck’s music will be … Continue reading →

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Gaudeamus nominee Annika Socolofsky: ‘All the fun lies in those messy moments between the notes’

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Thea Derks

Composer-vocalist Annika Socolofsky is one of the four nominees for the Gaudeamus Award 2021. Two years ago this prize for young composers was won by Kelley Sheehan; last year’s competition was postponed due to corona. Socolofsky’s work will be featured … Continue reading →

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