Today would have been American composer Julia Perry’s 92nd birthday. Perry was one of the first African American composers to gain acclaim – and establish a career in composition. Her music was largely neoclassical, but also included experimentation with...
Over the three cycles of Performance Grants that WPA has funded to community, professional, and youth orchestras, we have been delighted to support ensembles from across the country. In addition to introducing their audiences to important works by women, many...
News to start your week! The Women Composers Festival of Hartford, which took place March 10-13, included a keynote address by WPA President Liane Curtis. Conductor Dr. Amelia Nagoski offered her reflection on Liane’s message on her blog, Thoughtful...
This Sunday, March 20, tune into Northwest Public Radio (NWPR) for a marathon of music by women composers. From 9pm to midnight (PST) you can hear the works of historic and contemporary women. The playlist is thanks to Classical Music host Gigi Yellen. You...
On this day when we all celebrate Ireland and our (real or embellished) Irish heritage, let’s also take some time to listen to works by women that pay homage to the Emerald Isle. Margaret Ruthven Lang (1867-1972) was born and raised in Boston....
