UNBOUND: Music by Women Composers Since the Age of Enlightenment is a program of works for flute, voice and piano by women composers, several of whom faced significant barriers in having their compositions performed and being recognized as serious composers. This was especially so with those women composers active during or shortly after the Age of Enlightenment. During this period and into the 19th and early 20th centuries, societal norms and institutional restrictions often limited women’s access to formal musical training, performance opportunities, and publication of their works. The program includes works by Anna Bon di Venezia, Isabella Colbran, Pauline Viardot, Cécile Chaminade, Marion Bauer, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and Margarita Zelenaia.
Zephyra is a New York–based trio comprised of mezzo-soprano Anna Tonna — hailed as a “warm, secure” (New York Magazine) “mezzo Heroine” (Rossini Gesellschaft), flautist Laura Falzon — hailed for her “expressivity” (Fanfare) and “versatile technique” (Musical Times), and pianist Olga Gurevich — praised for her “rare verve, musicality, and outstanding technical skills” (Moscow Times). The trio is dedicated to presenting thematic and adventurous programming exploring repertoire from historical as well as contemporary composers, drawing from Western and non-Western traditions alike. Their approach to programming has garnered praise, with their debut program being hailed for its artistry and innovative programming. Upcoming projects include collaborations with Maltese composer Marella Cassar Cordina, an initiative titled Musiques Galantes that centers on 18th-century music, as well as programs such as Mediterranean Modernists and Les Apaches — DeFalla et al.
Live at St. Paul’s Chapel — or, watch on YouTube.
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