Frank World Premiere

by | Sep 18, 2014

The Houston Symphony has commissioned a new work by Gabriela Lena Frank.  The world premiere will take place this weekend (September 19-21) as the kick-off of the 101st concert season.  From the press release about the upcoming performance: A Houston Symphony...

Kate Soper’s “Here Be Sirens” Back in NYC

by | Sep 10, 2014

Singer and composer Kate Soper’s recent work Here Be Sirens is being brought back to Morningside Opera.  The first set of performances was last weekend (September 5-6), but will be repeated this weekend (September 12-13). The work, which was premiered in January...

Moab Music Festival Programs Three Historic Women

by | Sep 7, 2014

The summer festival season is winding down as we gear up for the regular concert season. But there is (at least) one more festival worth mentioning for its inclusive and exciting programming. The Moab Music Festival, which began August 28, brings musicians and music...
Happy Birthday, Amy Beach!!

Happy Birthday, Amy Beach!!

by | Sep 5, 2014

Today, Sept. 5, let’s celebrate Amy Beach’s birthday! She was a great composer of many firsts: the first American women to have a Symphony performed by a major orchestra (her “Gaelic” in 1896; her piano concerto of 1900 was another...

Laura Kaminsky at American Opera Projects

by | Aug 25, 2014

Laura Kaminsky will be taking over the position of Composer In Residence at American Opera Projects.  The company, based in Brooklyn, NY, states its mission as: to identify, develop and present new and innovative works of music theater by emerging and established...

American Music Project Kicks Off

by | Aug 25, 2014

The newly-established American Music Project has been making a bit of buzz as of late. Formally announced on August 4, the nascent nonprofit is philosophically allied with Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy in not only recognizing a lack of presence in the current...