by Kathleen McGowan | Oct 12, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan There’s a lot to listen to—and watch—featuring women composers this week! On Saturday October 10, the Waynesboro Symphony (Waynesboro, Virginia, USA) presented a program celebrating the artistry of American women in music. The orchestra gave...
by Kathleen McGowan | Oct 5, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan We hope your week is off to a great start! Announced on September 30th, the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, or MDW) has named conductor Marin Alsop as the new Artistic Director of...
by Kathleen McGowan | Sep 28, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan A fascinating range of news and events this week! Lately, Lara St. John’s documentary Dear Lara has been enjoying deserved recognition and screenings on the US east coast. It will celebrate its theatrical opening in New York City on January...
by Kathleen McGowan | Sep 21, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan There are lots of opportunities to hear music by women this week! From September 20 – October 4, the San Francisco Opera Orchestra & Chorus will perform Thea Musgrave’s Mary, Queen of Scots (with both score and libretto by the composer,...
by Kathleen McGowan | Sep 14, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan Lots of exciting news this week!! And as ever some exciting music you can listen to! The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has released an interview with composer Errollyn Wallen, CBE ahead of the premiere of her new work FLARE for their 80th...
