The Women’s Orchestra Project of Berlin

The Women’s Orchestra Project of Berlin

by | May 31, 2023

VAN Magazine of Germany recently published this interview with two key figures of the Women’s Orchestra Project of Berlin.  Author Merle Krafeld kindly gave permission for a translation to be published here.  Liane Curtis and Laura W. Macy have edited the Google...
Celebrating Louise Farrenc’s Symphonies

Celebrating Louise Farrenc’s Symphonies

by | 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...
A few events, May 5-7, 2023

A few events, May 5-7, 2023

by | May 4, 2023

There are so many exciting concerts happening in this busy time!  We hope you get to take in a few — or more!  Just to highlight some very special events — May 5-6, the Boulanger Initiative has their annual WOCO Fest “Awaken!” — ...
Happy Birthday, Chen Yi!

Happy Birthday, Chen Yi!

by | Apr 4, 2023

The remarkable Chinese American composer Chen Yi turns 70 today! See our recent features on her here — January Composer-of-the-Month and here, on some performances of her music taking place.