Tag Archives: Clara Schumann

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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Intercontinental Ensemble builds an arc of women composers

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Thea Derks

The CD Arc by the Intercontinental Ensemble is entirely dedicated to music by women composers. It is a recent trend: after ages of neglect, the female composer is finally on the rise. Ensembles, orchestras and musicians whose programmes up to … Continue reading →

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Paris Mozart Orchestra plays Piano Concerto Clara Schumann – from which she cleared Robert’s ‘improvements’

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Thea Derks

In March 2022 the Paris Mozart Orchestra tours Europe with ‘Diversita #3’, a programme featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Igor Stravinsky, Clara Schumann and Silvia Colasanti. Isata Kanneh-Mason will play the solo part in the Piano Concerto Clara Schumann … Continue reading →

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Paris Mozart Orchestra plays Silvia Colasanti – fiery ostinati versus sweet lyricism

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Thea Derks

In March 2022 the Paris Mozart Orchestra tours Europe with ‘Diversita #3’, a programme featuring works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Igor Stravinsky, Clara Schumann and Silvia Colasanti. She is the only living composer on the roster. The orchestra will present … Continue reading →

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Never heard of?!! Ethel Smyth – successful composer, ardent suffragette

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Thea Derks

In their podcast series Never heard of?! NPO Radio 4 and VPRO Vrije Geluiden showcase female composers. In short episodes of 15 to 18 minutes, Rae Milford and Andrea van Pol alternately shed light on their life and work. On … 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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Clara Schumann: after 200 years still overshadowed by Robert

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Thea Derks

Two hundred years ago, on 13 September 1819, Clara Schumann was born in Leipzig, as Clara Wieck. She ranks as one of the greatest pianists of the nineteenth century. Against her father’s will she married Robert Schumann, whose work she … Continue reading →

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Between diapers & dishes – the (in)visibility of the female composer

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Thea Derks

Amsterdam, 8 March 2018. No chance to miss today is women’s day. The media are brimming with articles about the unequal pay for women and their still limited representation in prestigious positions. – In politics, the business world, universities and … Continue reading →

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Vanachter de chador – vrouwelijke componist nog altijd veronachtzaamd

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Thea Derks

Surfend op het internet stuitte ik op een blog over de veronachtzaming van vrouwelijke componisten dat ik in 2009 schreef voor Radio 4. Helaas is de inhoud nog altijd actueel. Daarom vandaag een herplaatsing op mijn eigen blog. Weblog: Vanachter … Continue reading →

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