Pianist Lara Downes released a new album titled Holes in the Sky earlier this year. It arrived to the WGUC music library just in time for us to feature it for Women’s History Month in March! This exciting new album from Sony Music Entertainment delves into music by women composers who have perhaps gotten lost in the shadows of the male giants throughout history. Ms. Downes presents this album alongside other female artists including Judy Collins, Simone Dinnerstein, Rachel Barton Pine, and more. But instead of listening to me ramble on about it – let’s hear from the artist herself. I had the privilege of chatting with Lara recently, and she told me how her new album came about.
There are quite a few women who have inspired her.
She talked about narrowing down the repertoire to include on the album.
She collaborated with Judy Collins.
I asked her if she’s ever found challenges to being a woman musician.
