The Importance of Innovative Programming

The Importance of Innovative Programming

There should be no surprise that we at Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy are enthusiastic about supporting innovative ideas for concerts.  But though we are among the relatively few voices that acknowledge the absence of works by women and advocate for their...

Congratulations to the 2014 Performance Grant Winners!

We were so happy to be able to once again offer Performance Grants to support the works of women composers being performed more widely – and the judges were rather impressed, not only with the number of responses, but the quality of the proposed programs.  There...
“Street Requiem” by Kathleen McGuire in US Premiere

“Street Requiem” by Kathleen McGuire in US Premiere

A new Cantata, by composer and conductor Kathleen McGuire, working in collaboration with Andy Payne and Jonathon Welch, will receive its US premiere on January 25 in Dallas.  The Cantata, Street Requiem, was written to “bring a sense of peace, remembrance and...
2014 In Review

2014 In Review

Bachtrack, the online database for concerts happening throughout the world, has published their annual review of 2014.  They looked at all of the ensembles, conductors, composers, and pieces that were included on their website (which collects information from...

Historic Women in Rhinebeck, NY

I can think of no better way to kick off the new year than by attending what will no doubt be a fabulous concert that includes works by historic and contemporary women composers. The Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society is presenting their concert celebrating women in...