Suzanne Bona

French musician Louise Farrenc was a composer, teacher, and virtuosa pianist who lived from 1804-1875. In 1842 she became a Professor at the Paris Conservatory, making her the first and only woman to hold that position throughout the 19th century. Today’s Beautiful Music is Louise Farrenc’s lovely ANDANTE played by violinist Esther Abrami with HER […]

“Beware the Ides of March …” Today’s Beautiful Music is a gorgeous aria from George Frideric Handel’s 1724 opera JULIUS CAESAR. Soprano Natalie Dessay performs with Le Concert d’Astrée conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm. You can also use the link below to learn more about Handel’s opera.

There’s nothing quite aslike the sound of a beautifully-played oboe, and Sarrah Bushara plays beautifully indeed! The Eden Prairie, MN native graduated from The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she was co-principal of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and as a substitute oboist with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Sarrah Bushara

Australian musician Peggy Glanville-Hicks was a composer and music critic who lived from 1912-1990. She attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Royal College of Music, where she earned a coveted scholarship. Peggy Glanville-Hicks earned her reputation as a composer mainly writing operas. Today’s Beautiful Music is her 1953 orchestral work THREE GYMNOPEDIES FOR

Today I’m featuring Beautiful Music in a Beautiful Setting! Violinist Chloe Kim, cellist Christina Mahler, and harpsichordist Christina Hutten play the Sonata for Violin and Continuo in e Minor BWV 1023 by Johann Sebastian Bach. They gave this stunning concert at the Chapel of the New Jerusalem, Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, British Columbia for

Sarao de Musas is an ensemble led by viola da gamba player Johanna Rose. Today’s Beautiful Music features Sarao de Musas performing ¡Ay, Corazón Amante! by 17th century Spanish composer Juan Hidalgo. This September 2021 performance also includes soprano Mariví Blasco – harpsichordist Irene Gonzalez Roldán, guitarist Belisana Ruiz, and percussionist Nasrine Rahmani.

What until you see/hear what the multi-talented violinist Emi Tanabe can do! She is the embodiment of the saying that “The more you love music, the more music you love!” Emi Tanabe plays baroque violin as a core member of Apollo’s Fire – The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra. She is also passionate about playing Tango, Flamenco,

Today’s Beautiful Music features TWO great women musicians — one of the past, and one of the present. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs the Scherzo #.2 in C minor Op. 14 by Clara Schumann. Isata Kanneh-Mason is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) was a brilliant German pianist, composer, and piano teacher. You

Happy International Women’s Day! Yesterday’s Beautiful Music featured Lili Boulanger — today we’re featuring her more famous sister, Nadia Boulanger, who lived from 1887-1979. Nadia Boulanger is remembered best for being an influential teacher and mentor to some of the world’s great musicians, including Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Adolphus Hailstork, Phillip Glass, Quincy Jones, and

Lili Boulanger lived from 1893-1918. She was a French composer, a promising talent who only lived to age 24. In 1913, Lili Boulanger became the first woman to win the prestigious Prix de Rome. You can use the link below to learn more about her. And today’s Beautiful Music is a pair of works by