by Kathleen McGowan | Feb 2, 2026
There’s a lot to listen to as we enter February 2026! On January 26th, Bachtrack released its classical music stats for 2025. They have named Anna Clyne and Caroline Shaw as two of the top 10 most-performed composers of 2025. The editors have noted that women...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jan 26, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan There’s lots to listen to this week, as well as a lot of concerts being canceled or postponed because of winter weather. Please take care if you’re traveling to hear or perform live music! On January 25th, the Curtis Symphony Orchestra...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jan 12, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan Lots going on in mid-January 2026! On January 17th, 2026, the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of music by pioneering female composers under the baton of guest conductor James Thomas. The orchestra opens the concert with...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jan 5, 2026
We’re kicking off 2026 with a full slate of performances! The Prototype Festival (NYC) will be mounting performances from January 7 – 18 at various venues in New York City. Two of the planned works that will be performed are Rima Fand’s Precipice (La Mama...
by Kathleen McGowan | Dec 29, 2025
By Kathleen McGowan Our year-end review of albums concludes with a series of compilations of music by women. Breaking Waves (BIS 2025) is the latest album by the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra (OCO), directed by Malin Broman. It features works by three women...
