(Credit: Emma Lee) On Feb. 6, 2022, composer George Crumb died in his home in Media, Pennsylvania at the age of 92. Born on Oct. 24, 1929, in Charleston, West Virginia, Crumb began to compose at an early age and went on to study at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. He later majored in music at the Mason {…}
On Friday, October 26, tenor Paul Appleby was joined by pianist Natalia Katyukova for an evening of lieder and songs from Benjamin Britten, George Frederic Handel, Franz Schubert, and more. This night also saw the world premiere of “Songs of Imagined Love,” a new cycle from composer Hannah Lash, which drew inspiration from the works of Schubert. While most of {…}
In honor of the 88th birthday of Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Crumb, Bridge Records has released the 18th volume of its “Complete Crumb Edition.” Released on October 24, 2017, this CD will feature the world premiere of two recordings, “The Yellow Moon of Andalusia” for voice and piano, and “Yesteryear” for voice, piano and percussion. Bridge Records has {…}