Abby, that's a significant time you've spent in the UK. My heritage is in England and Scotland, and I was born and raised in America. Many a day since 2016 I have wished for a "transporter" to plunk me down in London or Edinburgh, but at this critical point in our democracy, I've decided for now to stay and fight. Yes, it is frightening, and has been. I have been drawn to European music all my life, and was delighted to find Sinfonia Cymru here. I am a female-bodied person and queer. There are indeed tremendous composers from the US, but representation remains sex/gender-skewed. Of course, much the same can be said of European composers (many whom I love), in the 20th century or any. I was deeply moved by this piece. Please don't forget those of us in the US who actually give a damn about women's rights, queer rights, human rights. If you pray, please pray for us. You write precisely and beautifully. Will certainly investigate the artists you mentioned, and continue to anticipate more outstanding music from Sinfonia Cymru. Happy International Women's Day March 8. The whole month is supposedly dedicated to women. Wow, one month out of 12 for over 50% of the global population. I hear you. Much respect.
Abby, that's a significant time you've spent in the UK. My heritage is in England and Scotland, and I was born and raised in America. Many a day since 2016 I have wished for a "transporter" to plunk me down in London or Edinburgh, but at this critical point in our democracy, I've decided for now to stay and fight. Yes, it is frightening, and has been.
I have been drawn to European music all my life, and was delighted to find Sinfonia Cymru here. I am a female-bodied person and queer. There are indeed tremendous composers from the US, but representation remains sex/gender-skewed. Of course, much the same can be said of European composers (many whom I love), in the 20th century or any.
I was deeply moved by this piece. Please don't forget those of us in the US who actually give a damn about women's rights, queer rights, human rights. If you pray, please pray for us.
You write precisely and beautifully. Will certainly investigate the artists you mentioned, and continue to anticipate more outstanding music from Sinfonia Cymru.
Happy International Women's Day March 8. The whole month is supposedly dedicated to women. Wow, one month out of 12 for over 50% of the global population. I hear you. Much respect.