WPA News Digest – August 12, 2024

by Kathleen McGowan | Aug 12, 2024

Beginning in September of 2024, Anja Bihlmaier will be the Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Bihlmaier has a longstanding relationship with the orchestra, and the players are keen to have her on the podium for her precision, musical...

BBC Proms 2024: Repertoire Report

by sarah | Jul 25, 2024

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...

WPA News Digest – July 22, 2024

by Kathleen McGowan | Jul 22, 2024

We hope you are enjoying your summer!  Here are a few of the exciting things happening!! On July 23 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM composer Nathalie Joachim will offer a Master Class in the Visiting Masters – Composition series at the Grant Park Music Festival (Chicago). The...

WPA News Digest: June 10, 2024

by Kathleen McGowan | Jun 10, 2024

Start your week with some news highlights! Four women composers had their work workshopped as part of an EarShot composer-orchestra networking program, June 4 -6, 2024.  The collaboration included the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (ROCO) and the American Composers...

By the Numbers: 2024-2025 Repertoire Report

by sarah | May 28, 2024

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...