Feminist in the Concert Hall
WPA News Digest – February 2, 2026
There's a lot to listen to as we enter February 2026! On January 26th, Bachtrack released its classical music stats for 2025. They have named Anna Clyne and Caroline Shaw as two of the top 10 most-performed composers of 2025. The editors have noted that women...
WPA News Digest – January 26, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan There's lots to listen to this week, as well as a lot of concerts being canceled or postponed because of winter weather. Please take care if you're traveling to hear or perform live music! On January 25th, the Curtis Symphony Orchestra (Curtis...
Seattle Philharmonic to perform U.S. premiere of Ruth Gipps’ Symphony n. 1
Also featuring Jeanne Demessieux’ Poème, op. 9 for organ and orchestra (1949) Concert takes place Saturday Jan. 31, 2026, 2 pm By Liane Curtis Ruth Gipps (1921-1999) was a British composer whose work is beginning to receive wide recognition and performance. In the...
Concerts Jan. 17 and 18, 2026
Two concerts re happening this weekend, that we wanted to be sure to mention – because we always love to highlight important programming! The brilliant pianist Asiya Korepranova brings Amy Beach’s Piano Concerto to life this weekend in Abilene, TX!! The concert...
WPA News Digest – January 12, 2026
By Kathleen McGowan Lots going on in mid-January 2026! On January 17th, 2026, the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of music by pioneering female composers under the baton of guest conductor James Thomas. The orchestra opens the concert with...
WPA News Digest – January 5, 2026
We're kicking off 2026 with a full slate of performances! The Prototype Festival (NYC) will be mounting performances from January 7 – 18 at various venues in New York City. Two of the planned works that will be performed are Rima Fand's Precipice (La Mama Experimental...