Fresno Philharmonic Performs Gabriela Lena Frank

Fresno Philharmonic Performs Gabriela Lena Frank

by | Jan 22, 2015

As we mentioned earlier, there was an enthusiastic response to the 2014 Performance Grants in support of hearing more works by women composers.  The first concert is already right around the corner! The Fresno Philharmonic  will feature Gabriela Lena...

Historic Women in Rhinebeck, NY

by | Jan 6, 2015

I can think of no better way to kick off the new year than by attending what will no doubt be a fabulous concert that includes works by historic and contemporary women composers. The Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society is presenting their concert celebrating women in...
FAQs about our Grants: Can New Music Ensembles apply?

FAQs about our Grants: Can New Music Ensembles apply?

by | Nov 12, 2014

Here’s a question we should add to the list of FAQs about our Performance Grants: Q: I see your grants encourage the performance of historic composers (“we prefer that one of the two works be by a historic woman”). I guess that means that new music...

Amy Beach at the Library of Congress

by | Oct 22, 2014

I had the opportunity to explore a bit of the archives at the Library of Congress when completing my Master’s thesis.  It was a thrilling experience – and one I hope to repeat when time allows, and research requires.  The LOC is such a treasure to any...

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...