by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 24, 2024
The summer of 2024 is shaping up to be a summer of women conductors—a welcome sight in a classical music landscape that has famously been hostile to women on the podium. On July 5 & 6, Dalia Stasevska will lead the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a program of Finnish...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 22, 2024
This week will be celebrating the life and achievements of composer Ruth Schönthal, in honor or her centennial birthday! While there are many important recordings of chamber and solo works by Schönthal, We have been unable to find any readily sharable recording of her...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 19, 2024
By Kathleen L. McGowan Today, by way of observing Juneteenth in the United States, we are celebrating the work of composer and performer Errollyn Wallen. This listening guide will direct newcomers to Wallen’s music toward pieces that we hope they will enjoy, as well...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 17, 2024
Here’s an update to start your week! The National Women’s Music Festival begins this week, June 20 to 23rd, 2024 in Madison, WI. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Festival, the NWMF Orchestra presents a program of women’s work in music led by Music...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 10, 2024
Start your week with some news highlights! Four women composers had their work workshopped as part of an EarShot composer-orchestra networking program, June 4 -6, 2024. The collaboration included the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) and the American Composers...
