Rebecca Schmid is a music writer based in Berlin. She contributes regularly to publications such as the Financial Times, International New York Times and Musical America Worldwide. She has moderated and written program notes for the Cleveland Orchestra, Salzburg Festival and other organizations.
Rebecca Schmid appears in the following:
Kaija Saariaho's Unearthly Flute Music Shines on 'Let the Wind Speak'
Monday, January 11, 2016
"Let the Wind Speak" is as much an exploration of Kaija Saariaho’s flute writing as her long-time collaboration with soloist Camilla Hoitenga.
Shara Worden's 'You Us We All' Draws Upon Monteverdi and Beyoncé Alike
Monday, November 23, 2015
Billed as a contemporary baroque opera, Shara Worden's You Us We All draws upon everything from Monteverdi to pop as it explores a rite of passage to find meaning in the modern world.
Sir Simon Rattle 'Perspectives' brings Beethoven to Carnegie Hall
Friday, November 13, 2015
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 17 and spanning the week, the full Beethoven cycle arrives in New York as part of a two-year Perspectives series devoted to Rattle’s artistry at Carnegie Hall.
David Lang and Betty Olivero Look to 'Song of Songs' for Inspiration
Monday, October 12, 2015
Trio Mediaeval delivers premiere recordings of works by David Lang and Betty Olivero based on the "Song of Songs," alongside "Naturale" by Luciano Berio. Stream the album this week only.