News to start your week!

Singer and doctoral candidate Catherine Gardner is conducting research on the effects of pregnancy on singers.  Take part in her research by responding to her (anonymous) survey available on her website.

 

On an Overgrown Path reminded readers that there are many glass ceilings for conductors, and that we need to acknowledge not only the continued obstacles for women, but also for people of color.

 

Sinfini Music invites readers to learn more about the career and music of composer Tansy Davies with a great interview.

 

The Ojai Festival has announced future festival directors – including Barbara Hannigan (2019), Patricia Kopatchinskaja (2020), Mitsuko Uchida (2021).

 

And The Guardian has a review of a new recording of Kaija Saariaho’s Cello Concerto.

 

As always – let us know what we missed in a comment below!