This album aims to showcase talented 20th-century women composers through works for the tuba, including two newly commissioned pieces.
Historical Context
Historically, women composers and performers have struggled for recognition, and the tuba has been an instrument predominantly played by men until approximately the last 40 years.
Performer Biography
Kirstin Ihde, the pianist, recently earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in collaborative piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Performer Biography
Sarah Paradis, the trombonist, is a member of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and the Ohio Valley Symphony.
Performer Biography
Stephanie Frye, the tuba player on this album, is an active soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer, and educator, currently on faculty at East Tennessee State University.
Performer Biography
Brett Walter, the percussionist, won the 2012 UW-Madison concerto competition and performs contemporary chamber music as a member of Clocks In Motion.
Composer Biography
Libby Larsen, one of the composers featured, is among America's most performed living composers, with over 400 works across various genres and numerous awards.
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