Celebrating Diversity in Michigan

by sarah | Nov 11, 2016

It’s been a rough week.  But I’m glad to know that we can take solace in music to reflect, regroup, be reminded of the value of diversity in the world around us, and move forward.  Lucky for us, there is a great opportunity to do just that this weekend! On...

Fanny Hensel at the Ballet

by Liane Curtis | Oct 22, 2016

“Fanny for ballet!!” read the text message. I blinked and did a double-take at the accompanying photo. Indeed, selections of Fanny Hensel’s “Das Jahr” — The Year — a cycle of piano pieces composed in 1841, were the music for a...

Monday Link Round Up: February 22, 2016

by sarah | Feb 22, 2016

News to start your week! It was announced this week that Kaija Saaraiho will be the first woman since Ethel Smyth to hear her opera performed at the Met – making her the second woman ever.  The New York Times has the story. For some perspective, the Times also...

Monday Link Round Up: February 15, 2016

by sarah | Feb 15, 2016

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...

Sphinx Conference: Igniting Diversity in the Arts

by Liane Curtis | Feb 5, 2016

We at WPA are often reflecting on how our goals of incorporating women into the classical canon are parallel to those who work for racial and ethnic diversity in the music world. Plus, Black History Month – February – is adjacent to Women’s History Month, and...