Feminist in the Concert Hall
Zwilich Honored by Society for American Music
Today (Mar. 7) composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich (b. 1939) is being inducted by the Society for American Music as its newest Honorary Member, in a ceremony taking place at the Society’s annual conference. The New Grove Dictionary of Music describes Zwilich “one of...
Alex Shapiro and ASCAP
ASCAP just announced that Alex Shapiro was elected to the Board of Directors in the Symphonic and Concert seat (formally held by Stephen Paulus who is unable to complete his term due to illness). Shapiro has composed extensively for chamber ensembles and symphonic...
Germaine Tailleferre and Les Six
Germaine Tailleferre has the distinction of being one of the only women who are regularly remembered in Music History courses—even if it is only due to her association with a group of men. Tailleferre, with George Auric, Louis Durey, Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud,...
Anna Clyne: New Work Commissioned
Today's composer you should know was inspired by an announcement I just read on the New York Times arts blog about the upcoming season at the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, which has a fantastic reputation of performing a diverse repertoire. And the 2014-2015 year won't...
Honoring Women’s Day with Ethel Smyth
The Women's Philharmonic Advocacy Indiegogo campaign is being featured this week in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 with other campaigns that "amplify opportunities for women." And, for today only, Indiegogo will donate $1.00 for every $25...
Vivian Fung: Canadian Composer with a Non-Western Sound
Vivian Fung is a contemporary Canadian composer known for blending Western musical forms with non-Western instrumentation. Fung began her compositional training under the tutelage of another well-known and often performed Canadian composer: Violet Archer. Her...