News to start your week! Susanna Mälkki’s work continues to be recognized. Not long ago she was named the new Chief Conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, and just this week it was announced that she is the new Principal Guest Conductor of the...
News to start your week! Anna Beer, a writer, historian, and Lecturer at the University of Oxford, just had an editorial published by The Guardian sharing her experience learning about the rich but forgotten history of women’s work in music. She discuses works...
Some news – and great listening – to start your week! NPR had some great stories in recent days – including this feature on the life and music of jazz pianist and composer Marian McPartland. Listen below: NPR also introduced listeners to...
News to start your week! The Women Composers Festival of Hartford, which took place March 10-13, included a keynote address by WPA President Liane Curtis. Conductor Dr. Amelia Nagoski offered her reflection on Liane’s message on her blog, Thoughtful...
With Women’s History Month is full swing (did you download your calendar yet?) it’s no surprise that there are many stories to draw our attention. Here is some news to start your week! Streaming music provider Rhapsody shared an article on International...
News to start your week! WQXR profiles seven women conductors in honor of Women’s History Month – including Barbara Hannigan, Xian Zhang, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla, Joana Carneiro, Elim Chan, Sarah Hicks, and Mei-Ann Chen. Read more here. The...
