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WPA News Digest: May 20, 2024

WPA News Digest: May 20, 2024

The petition to release Cara Kizer from her NDA imposed by the New York Philharmonic continues to accrue signatures. In addition, the open letter to the New York Philharmonic from the Composers Collective continues to raise awareness about the petition. The ongoing...

Live Protest against the NYPhil tomorrow May 20

Live Protest against the NYPhil tomorrow May 20

Just a quick update that Katherine Needleman and Lara St. John are organizing a protest tomorrow at the NY Philharmonic about the orchestra’s treatment of hornist Cara Kizer. The peaceful protest will take place at Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, at Noon. The...

Culture of Intimidation in the New York Philharmonic

Culture of Intimidation in the New York Philharmonic

A culture of sexual harassment continues to thrive in the world of classical music, as has often been documented, for instance here in 2018.  A new article in Vulture, the culture section of New York Magazine, details a case that began in 2010, when the New York...

Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry!

Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry!

March 25 -- Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry! Her Study for Orchestra was the first work by a black woman to be recorded by a professional orchestra. (Listen here) Her powerful Stabat Mater is performed here.   The Akron Symphony has been researching and performing a...