The Art of Song in Boston Posted on September 16, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd the [plain] song is a group of ambitious young musicians whose mission is to share their passion for art song. From their website: “For centuries … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
What Miss Music Nerd Did On Her Summer Vacation! Posted on September 14, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd Greetings and Happy Autumn, Music Nerds! It’s been an exciting summer here at Music Nerd Central! Before I get into the details, I have a … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
The Boston Wagner Society Brings a Slice of Wagner to New England (Plus, a Pop-up Soprano!) Posted on June 17, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd Dalia Geffen loves the music of Richard Wagner, but she got tired of having to travel long distances from her home in Boston to hear … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
Cool Music for a Hot Planet! Posted on June 10, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd Multitasking is an important skill to master in today’s super-busy world. Sometimes a music nerd has to ask herself, “How can I find the time … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
Post-Recital Thoughts: Simple, But Not Easy Posted on June 6, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd I have returned home triumphant, after the second leg of my local recital tour, followed by pizza! Performing the same program multiple times presents … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
Sweatin' in the Spotlight! Posted on June 5, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd A few months ago, I took a job as a church organist/choir director at a small parish here in Boston, ending an extended sabbatical from … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
Existential Pilot: A New Music Group That's Going Places! Posted on June 1, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd I have to confess: I get a little jaded sometimes. I ask myself, “Is being a musician really worth it?” I mean, except for a … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video: the Amusingly Serious One! Posted on May 11, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd I’m sure I’m not the only composer who periodically takes stock of her collected works, as a way to glean whatever insight may come from … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video: With a Little Help From My Friend Posted on May 4, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd One of the drawbacks of being a pianist is that you can spend an awful lot of time playing alone, unlike other instrumentalists who, almost … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
WMMN-TV Presents: Recital Video: the Technical Ones! Posted on May 3, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd While working out the order for this recital, I split the pieces from the 30 Days Project into two sets and alternated them with other … Read more→ Share this:FacebookTwitterMorePinterestEmailPrintGoogleLinkedInRedditTumblrStumbleUpon
Performing the same program multiple times presents …