by Emma Lou Diemer as published in the IAWM Journal, June 1997, pp. 23.
On December 2, 1997 a concert of works by American women composers was performed at the Lochotin Pavilion in Plzen, Czech Republic. The concert was planned by Czech composer Karel Pexidr in collaboration with the Czech Ministry of Culture.
"It was the first opportunity to hear live chamber music by USA women composers in Plzen," according to Mr. Pexidr. The concert included Sonaria for violoncello by Elizabeth Walton Vercoe, performed by Dana Jelinkova; Arachnid for piano by Carolyn Bruse, performed by Vera Rezkova; Sonata No. 1 for flute and piano by Elisenda Fabregas, performed by Jana Brejchova and Jana Jechova; Three Dances for harpsichord by Barbara Harbach, performed by Alena Ticha; Piano Trio by Melissa Maier, performed by Frantisek Drs, Ales Ters, and Karel Friesl; and two works by Emma Lou Diemer: Toccata for piano, performed by Eduard Spacil, and Encore for piano, performed by Jindrich Duras.
It is the hope that there will be exchanges of musical performances between the Czech Republic and the USA. Suggestions are welcome for this enterprise and should be made to Emma Lou Diemer <75123.1015@CompuServe.COM>.