Tag: Anna Thorvaldsdottir
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Works by Women in the 2016-2017 Season
There is no denying that the end of summer is upon us. While that means students returning to classrooms, it also means that the 2016-2017 concert season is arriving, too! Before we get all dressed up for Opening Night Galas, let’s have a look at what we can expect in the coming months. We have…
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2015 In Review
This was an exciting year for those of us following women’s work in music. We’ve already talked a bit about the tremendous opportunities and advancements women have made in conducting roles. But Let’s also take some time to look at the plethora of “Highlight” lists that have been shared online and see how they compare…
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Monday Link Round Up: August 24, 2015
Start the week off right with some fresh links: We wrote last week about Jessy McCabe, the student in London who is petitioning for the school curriculum and exams to include works by women. Her petition is closing in on 2,500 signatures, and there is still time to add yours! Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir has received…
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Monday Link Round Up: June 29
Some news worth reading: Alex Ross wrote about the 2015 Ojai Music Festival, which took place earlier in June, in the July 6 edition of The New Yorker. Featured composers at this year’s festival included Anna Thorvaldsdottir. The International Contemporary Ensemble performed “In the Light of Air.” Read more here. Orchestra Iowa has hired a new concertmaster. Award winning violinist…