Laurie Shulman has over 30 years of experience writing classical program notes for orchestras, chamber music societies and ensembles, summer festivals, and special events.
Laurie brings to her work a lifetime in music as performer, popular public speaker, scholar, author, and professor. Most importantly, she brings a passion and enthusiasm for music that transfers to her lively classical program notes. You won't be bored - and neither will your audience!
What people are saying...
“Thank you for the most wonderful classical program notes I have ever read. They enhanced my appreciation of the evening’s performance immeasurably.” - Don A. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra patron
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"I love these! Thank you so much for continuing to write our program notes. Yours truly are THE BEST!" – Maria Schleuning, Artistic Director, Voices of Change
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"I have enjoyed reading your notes. Your style is illuminating without being condescending: clear ideas that read very fast and fresh." – Shih-Hui Chen, composer
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"I find your writing so incredibly captivating. Thanks a million!" – Susan Antonetti, flutist
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"Thanks so much for the wonderful classical program notes!! You are a master of giving audiences very useful information in a short amount of time." – Eric Wyrick, concertmaster, New Jersey Symphony
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"It's great, Laurie! Thanks for the beautiful writing and the obviously well-researched material." – Jeffery Briggs, composer
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"Your program notes for the DSO always add much pleasure to our listening experience. You have a definite gift for capturing music in words. . . . Thanks for your excellent work." – James E., Dallas Symphony patron
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“I had already read your program notes when you sent them, of course, but reading them again, very carefully, I am so struck and delighted by the beautiful way you incorporate history and technical aspects with such knowledge, lyricism, and love, that to experience them is nothing short of joyous. Thank you so much.” - Karen Pellón, Executive Director, Tuesday Evening Concert Series, Charlottesville, VA
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“I honestly think you write the best notes in the country!” - Paul Phillips, conductor
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“Had to thank you (once again) for your making NJSO’s beautiful performances of Mozart’s Requiem even more enjoyable through your program notes. Your interpretation cleared up several of the myths we had long questioned about the composition and its history. Thanks!” - Diane & Jerry L., New Jersey Symphony patrons
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“Thank you for the quick turnaround on the program notes. The Tone is just right for our audience. Terrific writing, so packed with content.” -Paul Hoffman, Executive Director, New Hampshire Philharmonic
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“The program looks terrific and I truly appreciate the beautifully written notes about my piece.” -John Luther Adams, composer
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“Your presentation to us Bach/Symphony enthusiasts Friday ... was delightful and well thought out. You are an amazing individual. Thank you, thank you, thank you.” -David M., Dallas Symphony Patron
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“Thank you for your excellent prelude presentation, 'Mozart and Schubert.' It's hard to begin to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation and how your insights helped me to enjoy the performance. Your obvious delight nd sharing your knowledge makes you just a superb presenter. And the information you provide in the program notes of Playbill is a delight to read. I especially appreciate your article about such topics such as as "What does 'K' Mean."-Bill P., Dallas Symphony Patron
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“I really love your work and your spirit and your knowledge. I also want to say that your program notes rock!” – Yoori M., Dallas Chamber Music Society
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“You delivered a fantastic prelude on Friday evening. The performance would not have been nearly as meaningful to me had I not had your introduction. It has been some time since I have seen a presenter as dynamic, articulate, and energetic as you are. What a great tone you set for the evening!” - Anna F., Dallas Symphony patron
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"Thank you for the wonderful classical program notes you have provided us for so many years. Our audience reads them faithfully – many do so more than once – your scholarship and skill to illuminate has become an essential and integral part of The Friends of Chamber Music enterprise." – Cynthia Siebert, Executive Director, Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City
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"It has been a terrific year, and we thank you for contribution to its success. Your program notes are interesting, informative and enjoyed by our audiences. Brava!"
– Janet Kaltenbach, Executive Director, Charlottesville Symphony at University of Virginia
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"Just wanted to tell you that your pre-concert talk was terrific. Great content, delivery, and passion. By the way, you were right: the Mahler 3rd was glorious!"– Ken P., Dallas Symphony patron
"Thank you for the wonderful classical program notes you have provided us for so many years. Our audience reads them faithfully – many do so more than once – your scholarship and skill to illuminate has become an essential and integral part of The Friends of Chamber Music enterprise." – Cynthia Siebert, Executive Director, Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City
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"It has been a terrific year, and we thank you for contribution to its success. Your program notes are interesting, informative and enjoyed by our audiences. Brava!"
– Janet Kaltenbach, Executive Director, Charlottesville Symphony at University of Virginia
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"Just wanted to tell you that your pre-concert talk was terrific. Great content, delivery, and passion. By the way, you were right: the Mahler 3rd was glorious!"– Ken P., Dallas Symphony patron