Marianna Martines and Her Symphony

Marianna Martines and Her Symphony

by | Sep 13, 2023

Marianna Martines (1744-1812) is considered to be among the most acclaimed and prolific composers in Vienna during her lifetime.  She was friends with Mozart, and Haydn (who lived on the top floor of her apartment block) gave her keyboard lessons.  Mozart and Haydn...
2023 WPA Performance Grant Applications are Open!

2023 WPA Performance Grant Applications are Open!

by | Sep 5, 2023

Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy is a non-profit organization which (since 2008) has been demanding equity for women composers and celebrating the legacy of The Women’s Philharmonic (1980-2004). Applications for 2023 WPA Performance Grants opened on September 1,...
All Hail The Tenth Muse! Part 1

All Hail The Tenth Muse! Part 1

by | Aug 29, 2023

By Dr. April Lynn James Affectionately known as The PhDiva!!!, Dr. April is a classically trained soprano with a PhD from Harvard best known for her groundbreaking work returning operas composed by women to the world’s stages. She survived her Harvard doctoral...
Back-to-School Resources

Back-to-School Resources

by | Aug 23, 2023

[Updated Aug. 27 2023] As teachers and students alike get ready to head back to classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and studios, it’s a wonderful time to think about the numerous ways that composers outside of the standard dead, white, male canon can be learned about,...