Classical Music Brain Droppings
Archive for April, 2011

Zhou Long wins 2011 Pulitzer Prize in Music
Apr 18th
The 2011 Pulitzer prize in music was awarded to Chinese-born American composer Zhou Long, 57, for his opera “Madame White Snake,” which premiered on February 26, 2010 by Opera Boston at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Cerise Lim Jacobs’ libretto is based on a Chinese folk tale to blend the musical traditions More >

Philadelphia Orchestra files for bankruptcy
Apr 17th
The board of the Philadelphia Orchestra has voted to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Syracuse Symphony filed for Chapter 7 which means liquidation. Chapter 11 means that the orchestra will continue with their concert schedule and remain in business.
It seems quite odd that an orchestra with an endowment of $140 More >

Composer Daniel Catán has died
Apr 11th
Daniel Catán
The composer of the opera “Il Postino” died in his sleep at his home in Austin. The composer’s representative also confirmed his death, saying that he wasn’t suffering from any known illnesses.
Born in Mexico City, Catán studied in Britain and later completed his music studies at Princeton University where More >