by Kathleen McGowan | Nov 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...
by Liane Curtis | Aug 16, 2024
We know Louise Farrenc is one of our favorite composers, and one we discuss frequently, but still it is not often that a major US orchestra performs her work AND makes it available in a streaming format! The American Symphony Orchestra, directed by Leon Botstein,...
by Kathleen McGowan | Aug 12, 2024
Beginning in September of 2024, Anja Bihlmaier will be the Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Bihlmaier has a longstanding relationship with the orchestra, and the players are keen to have her on the podium for her precision, musical...
by Liane Curtis | May 31, 2024
We love Louise Farrenc and all her wonderful music! In honor of her birthday today, May 31, we are featuring a Youtube video introduction about Farrenc, recorded by Dr. Liane Curtis in 2021 and lightly edited for this re-release. This TIMELINE is referred to in...
