Culture of Intimidation in the New York Philharmonic

by Liane Curtis | Apr 15, 2024

A culture of sexual harassment continues to thrive in the world of classical music, as has often been documented, for instance here in 2018.  A new article in Vulture, the culture section of New York Magazine, details a case that began in 2010, when the New York...

Tanglewood — and Beethoven Idolatry — is Back For 2021

by sarah | Jun 11, 2021

By Sarah Baer (with some input by Liane Curtis) The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home is getting ready to welcome guests again in what is perhaps an ideal venue for events in these strange times.  The traditions of lawn chairs and picnics while enjoying some of...

Let’s State Firmly “White Supremacy Has No Place Here”

by Liane Curtis | Jan 30, 2021

Musician and Educator Miriam Capellan published the letter below on her blog, Dear Clara.  Given the ongoing importance of the issues it raises, we are reprinting it here.  We offer a few comments following the letter.  Ms. Capellan offers these comments to frame her...

Monday Link Round Up: March 23, 2020

by sarah | Mar 23, 2020

News and music to start your week! We are saddened to hear about the death of trailblazer Doriot Anthony Dwyer, pictured above.  She was the second ever woman to be awarded a principal chair position with an American orchestra.  She played principal flute with The...

NPR on Female Composers At The Symphony (and the lack thereof)

by Liane Curtis | Jun 20, 2018

As Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy celebrates the 10th anniversary of our founding, and continues to celebrate the important work of The Women’s Philharmonic, who performed and promoted music by women throughout the 23 years of their existence (1981-2004) we...