Tag: composers
St. Andrew’s concert will celebrate composer’s legacy
St. Andrew’s United Church will present a concert this weekend celebrating the 100-year legacy of acclaimed opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Article content Called Nessun Dorma, after one of Puccini’s most…
Arcady concert a tribute to Ontario composers
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published May 08, 2024 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 3 minute read Arcady’s director Ronald Beckett (center) conducts the chorus and strings…
Lead Belly, the most famous of the unknown composers
Since his death in 1949, the African-American singer and guitarist Huddie William Ledbetter has gradually inscribed his name in the heritage of American popular music. Unknown to the general public…
Beethoven: DNA analysis of strands of hair reveals composer’s secrets
News Published on 03/23/2023 at 5:51 p.m. Updated 03/23/2023 at 5:51 p.m. Reading 4 mins. More than 200 years after the death of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, a DNA analysis…
Young composer’s work to be performed at Arcady concert
Emma Verdonk is excited to have one of her musical compositions performed by the Arcady Ensemble next month. The 23-year-old Brant County resident graduated last April from the composition master’s…