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...
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 –...
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...
News and music to start your week! Happy Martin Luther King Day! To commemorate their 10th anniversary, OperaCréole has planned “A celebration of Black Women in classical music and civil rights, from Ida B. Wells to Kamala Harris.” Unfortunately the...
News and music to start your week! Composer Dr. Sharon Willis, pictured, has collaborated with author Margaret L. Thomas to create music to accompany a children’s book. The book, titled Suazu and Nomeka’s Heir is now also a musical with 16 songs, which...
