by sarah | Jun 12, 2023
Sarah Baer offers her annual statistical study of the representation of women composers in the top 21 U.S. orchestras; also the representation and role of women conductors is examined. Liane Curtis also offered editorial input to this article. Symphony orchestras...
by sarah | Jun 2, 2023
We are saddened to hear about the death of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, who passed away at home in Paris overnight. In October 2022 there were celebrations around the world for her 70th birthday. Immediately prior to her passing, Saariaho completed a concerto...
by sarah | May 30, 2023
By Sarah Baer We are remembering the life and work of French composer, pianist, and educator Louise Farrenc. This is fitting not just because her birthday is May 31 (she would be 219 this year), but because WPA Publishing has released new editions of two of her...
by sarah | Sep 12, 2022
The core mission of Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy has always been to advocate for, support, and celebrate the works of women composers being performed and recorded in contemporary orchestras. It is not enough to know of these composers or their music –...
by sarah | Feb 7, 2022
Florence Price received national attention this week when television personality Kelly Clarkson included a feature about the composer and her work on Clarkson’s show. The feature includes a performance of Price’s Fantasy n. 2 in F-sharp minor, by two of...
