International Women’s Day Events 2021

by sarah | Mar 7, 2021

March 8 is International Women’s Day – and one of the few days of the year that those of us who seek out music by women composers have an abundance of choice.  Listen in to the different offerings that we have found: Renowned scholar and pianist Dr....

Monday Link Round Up: February 22, 2021

by sarah | Feb 22, 2021

News and music to start your week! The Philadelphia Orchestra performed Florence Price’s Piano Concerto this past week.  It is no surprise to anyone familiar with Price’s work that the piece was well received, and left audience members asking why it was...

Monday Link Round Up: January 11, 2021

by sarah | Jan 11, 2021

News and music to start your week! Opera Wire profiles composer Thea Musgrave, pictured above, who has led an extraordinary and prolific career.  David Salazar’s essay includes several examples of her works throughout her career. Happy Birthday to composer Libby...

Happy New Year! and Link Round Up: January 4, 2021

by Liane Curtis | Jan 4, 2021

Happy New Year to ALL!  We are proud to announce that our 2021 Women Composers’ Calendar is available for purchase, to help you celebrate the work of women in the coming year.  Featuring the birthdays and achievements of a wide range of composers, it is...

Monday Link Round Up: October 19, 2020

by sarah | Oct 19, 2020

News and music to start your week! ICareIfYouLIsten poses five questions to Nia Imani, pictured above, soprano and founder of ComposeHer, “an initiative meant to advance and nurture women and girls in classical composition and musicianship.”  The blog at WQXR...