Violinist pays tribute to female composers in album 'Women'

Violinist pays tribute to female composers in album 'Women'

LONDON — French violinist Esther Abrami puts female composers in focus on her new album "Women," paying tribute to their often-overlooked contributions to classical music.

For the Record, Op. 330: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma; Esther Abrami; Arabella Steinbacher

By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep track of your favorite artists, as well as find some new ones to add to your listening! Click on the highlighted links to obtain each album or learn more about the artists. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Winslow Townson.…

Violinist Esther Abrami pays tribute to female composers in album ‘Women’

French violinist Esther Abrami puts female composers in focus on her new album “Women”, paying tribute to their often-overlooked contributions to classical music. From Oscar winners Rachel Portman and Anne Dudley to historical composers Ethel Smyth and Pauline Viardot, 14 women feature on the record, which will be released on Friday. Abrami, a graduate of […]

Atascadero Community Band performs in celebration of women

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a powerful concert featuring works by female composers  ATASCADERO — May is a month of blossoms, beauty, and honoring the incredible women who shape our world — mothers and daughters, to mentors and creators. In that spirit, the Atascadero Community Band is proud to announce its final formal indoor concert of the season, “Maestra – Music […]