Symphony Notes

April 2020
Nadia and Lili
Nadia and Lili Boulanger:
Not your average Baker’s Daughters

Nadia Boulanger was the 20 th century's greatest teacher of composition. Her influence on American composers cannot be overstated. Her sister Lili died at the age of 24. She had already made her mark as one of the 20 th century's most important composers.

Note-Able Persons: Jonathan Yates,
Our Music Director

How Jonathan came to be Jonathan. We got a chance to chat. In particular, we wanted to hear about his formative years in Chicago and at Harvard.

Quick Lesson in French:

Boulangerie vs. Patisserie (Click to See)