Category: repertoire
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BBC Proms 2024: Repertoire Report
The 2024 BBC Proms began on July 19 and will continue through September 14, bringing hundreds of hours of music to Royal Albert Hall and other venues across the United Kingdom. This annual event – which has presented music since Henry Wood founded the Proms in 1895 – is always a highlight of the classical…
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By the Numbers: 2024-2025 Repertoire Report
By Sarah Baer Our favorite spring tradition at Women‘s Philharmonic Advocacy is collecting the season announcements from America‘s top orchestras. This process, which is always full of trepidation and hope as we gather data that indicates the direction of classical music programming in the United States, is extensive. Which makes it all the more heartbreaking…
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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 legal obstacles that prevent Kizer from speaking openly about her experiences help maintain…
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The Programming of BIPOC Composers
By Sarah Baer Our 2023-2024 repertoire report for the top 21 orchestras in the US (as determined by operating budget) is out — with not-great news about the current state of programming as it relates to works by women and non-binary composers. In this post I’m returning to the same data set and looking at…