News and music to start your week!

Frank Oteri at New Music Box has another insightful interview to share.  This time with composer, vocalist, and flautist Nathalie Joachim, pictured above.  Read on and listen in at NewMusicBox.

The Center for Art and Media of Karlsruhe University (ZTM) is launching a four-week online conference on women composers / the feminine of music. It begins Monday April 6 with a screening of the film “Komponistinnen” —  at 18:00 hours German time, which is 9:00 AM PDT and noon EDT.  This will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers and conference organizers. Check the website daily for new events!

Learn about the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra, which is celebrating their 85th year!  Cleveland Magazine has the story.

And speaking of historical women’s ensembles, learn more about the Women’s Symphony Orchestra of Chicago.

Read about Berklee’s Fourth Annual International Womxn’s Day Teach-In as reported on by the Harvard Crimson. The event, which took place March 5 and before the mandated cancellations of so many events, was an opportunity for students and professionals to speak about their experiences and work towards a more equitable future.

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