Augusta Read Thomas
by Gianna Capobianco Augusta Read Thomas asked herself What would happen if I spent the next 30 or 40 years giving back to the music community? And really do it for other people and let them get the prize, let…
by Gianna Capobianco Augusta Read Thomas asked herself What would happen if I spent the next 30 or 40 years giving back to the music community? And really do it for other people and let them get the prize, let…
As a graduate student at the Eastman School of Music, my circle of friends included many composers, particularly my roommate and dear friend, Maria Grenfell. I loved learning about new repertoire and composers from their vast knowledge of new music, and…
What a thrill to launch Picosa during our inaugural 2014-2015 season! Embarking on a journey such as this with dear friends who also happen to be inspiring artists and consummate professionals is a true honor and joy. By season’s close,…
Mechanical birds, extinct birds, and a simple ballet. Perhaps one of the most haunting and beautiful natural sounds that I know is an audio recording archived within the Macaulay Library at the The Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. (Listen Here: a…
Well, we have one concert performance under our belt! Last Monday was so much fun, and went by extremely quickly. We couldn’t have asked for a better crowd or a better venue for our inaugural concert! The live stream by…
As those who know me best would say (particularly my Mom!), there is nothing that gives me greater satisfaction than developing the talents of young musicians. I love teaching piano and although most of the students that I teach will…
Welcome to the inaugural season of Picosa, a chamber music ensemble for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. After years of friendship and collaborations in a variety of contexts from solo recitals, to chamber ensembles, and orchestras, it is a…