Monthly Archives: January 2010

Mighty Winds… and Brass!

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

If you saw sparks flying over Boston’s Back Bay last night, it might have been the result of the energy and excitement generated by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project during their performance in Jordan Hall. BMOP’s primary mission is to … Continue reading →

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Testing 1, 2, 3!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

This is a test of the Miss Music Nerd Broadcasting System!

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Hello world!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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BMOP "Band in Boston" Rocks the House Tonight!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Here’s where I’ll be tonight, hearing a program of 20th- and 21st-century works presented by local new music powerhouse, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, or BMOP, as the cool kids say! The Program: Igor Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments Wayne … Continue reading →

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Miss Music Nerd Gets Dressed!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Wherein I fall off the turnip truck and into high fashion! Ever since I found out I was going to attend the GRAMMY® Awards, I’ve had a little anxious voice in the back of my mind saying, “OMG, what’ll I … Continue reading →

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How Much Excitement Can One Music Nerd Handle?!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

So many great things going on, I’m tempted to stay within an arm’s length of my fainting couch, just in case! I just got the word that my first post for grammy.com is now live! A second one is in … Continue reading →

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Let's Not Keep These Songs a Secret!

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

On Saturday night, McDoc and I attended a wonderful song recital by mezzo-soprano Megan Roth and pianist Jennifer Douville. The program included Shadow of the Blues, a four-song set by John Musto, Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas (Seven Spanish Folksongs) by … Continue reading →

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Cantata Singers: A Revelation to Revel in!

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Note: Thanks to the generosity of many friends, I am 20% of the way to my goal for my California trip, after just a couple of days! Can you help me get the rest of the way? In a field … Continue reading →

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Help Send Miss Music Nerd to Hollywood!

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Happy Saturday, music nerds! As those of you who’ve been following the music nerditude ’round here already know, I have been asked to serve as the Community Blogger on Classical music for this year’s GRAMMY® Awards. I’ve been invited to … Continue reading →

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Tschüss, Schütz!

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

Cheers, that is! Tonight I will be attending my first performance of the Cantata Singers, at First Church in Cambridge, Mass. This is the second program in a season featuring the music of Heinrich Schütz. The program also features works … Continue reading →

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