WPA News Digest – December 9, 2024

WPA News Digest – December 9, 2024

There’s lots to celebrate as we prepare for the winter holidays! Videmus Inc., via a new arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, is publishing editions of composer Julia Perry’s previously-unpublished music. The Estate of Julia A. Perry (which had to be...
WPA News Digest – November 25, 2024

WPA News Digest – November 25, 2024

2024 is wrapping up with plenty of chances to hear music by women composers! On November 24th, Imogen Holst’s Concerto for Violin and Strings (1935) received its first public performance at St Andrew’s Holborn in London by the Elgar Sinfonia of London...
WPA News Digest – October 28 2024

WPA News Digest – October 28 2024

Lots of concerts in October and November have been/are featuring works by women composers! (We love to see it!) On November 3, 2024 the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (San Francisco, USA) will perform the world premiere of Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for...
WPA News Digest – September 23, 2024

WPA News Digest – September 23, 2024

So much going on as the fall season of concerts and events is in full swing! On September 27–28, Washington University in St. Louis will host a symposium on the music and work of Julia Perry. The event will include guest lectures, a roundtable, and a concert of...
2023 New Recording Wrap Up

2023 New Recording Wrap Up

Even as we look forward to the concerts, projects, and music that lie ahead in the new year, let’s reaffirm New Year’s resolutions to listen to more works by women composers and have a look back at some of the best classical albums to come out of 2023. It’s time to...