News to start the week! Anne Midgette of The Washington Post has responded to NPR’s list of top 150 albums by women and compiled a list of the top 35 women composers. It’s hard to argue with any of her choices, though the list is rather biased on...
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music has celebrated new music for 55 years – performing, commissioning, and advocating for the works of the greatest living composers, as well as creating opportunities for young composers to have their works heard. After...
This week we recognize the work of Norwegian writer, music critic, social activist, and composer Pauline Hall (1890-1969). She studied in Oslo and later in Paris. Hall was known for her harsh criticism of dilettantism and her advocacy for modern music. She made her...
News to start your week! Don’t miss the latest podcast from Listening to Ladies! Host Elizabeth Blair has a conversation with composer Aftab Darvishi. And don’t forget to subscribe, support, and spread the word about this fantastic project! This...
Congratulations to the Community Women’s Orchestra in Oakland, CA for winning the 2017 Kris Sinclair Leadership Award from the Association of California Symphony Orchestras! The Community Women’s Orchestra is a volunteer all-woman ensemble that was founded...
