Monthly Archives: August 2022

Golda Schultz gives fabulous voice to women composers

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Thea Derks

In the recent surge of CD’s featuring music by women composers This Be Her Verse offers a veritable breath of fresh air. South African soprano Golda Schultz works from an intrinsic motivation. In the booklet she writes how she always … Continue reading →

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Emilie Mayer defied 19th century mores with grand symphonies

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Thea Derks

As with many a composer, Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) was very successful during her lifetime, but was forgotten almost immediately after her death. The German historian Barbara Beuys is now restoring her to her former glory with the biography Emilie Mayer, … Continue reading →

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