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 Videmus Inc., via a new arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, is publishing editions of composer Julia Perry’s previously-unpublished music.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...
Support Our Work!!

Support Our Work!!

We launched our “Giving Tuesday” fund-drive on our Substack account, and now bring it here as well, so everyone is reminded to donate, and has a chance to get our awesome thank you gifts! From: Dr. Liane Curtis, President, Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy...
WPA News Digest – October 7, 2024

WPA News Digest – October 7, 2024

Marin Alsop and the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra have recently enjoyed a successful eleven-city tour of Japan. In addition to classics by Beethoven and Mozart, their program included Jessie Montgomery’s Strum—a work that might be familiar to WPA readers, as...
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...
Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry!

Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry!

March 25 — Happy 100th Birthday, Julia Perry! Her Study for Orchestra was the first work by a black woman to be recorded by a professional orchestra. (Listen here) Her powerful Stabat Mater is performed here.   The Akron Symphony has been researching and...