2022-23 Repertoire Report: Are the top-level US Orchestras committed to Diversity?

by Liane Curtis | Aug 2, 2022

While several other organizations now produce reports on the programming by orchestras in regard to diversity of composers, WPA started with our annual report in 2008, and we have consistently focused on the same set, the top level of U.S. orchestras.  This provides...

Monday Link Round Up: December 6, 2021

by Liane Curtis | Dec 6, 2021

The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Yannick Nézet Séguin, performs Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3 in a Digital Stage performance on Wednesday, December 8.  The concert is then available for on-demand access until Dec. 15.  Also on the program is Amanda...

Monday Link Round Up: May 17, 2021

by sarah | May 17, 2021

News and music to start the week! Learn about Kathleen Riddick, a British conductor who has been unjustly forgotten.  Riddick (pictured above) pioneered the way for future women to take the podium. The Isle of Wight County Press profiles the conductor, who lived from...

Monday Link Round Up: February 15, 2021

by sarah | Feb 15, 2021

News and music to start your week! We are excited about the new podcast from composer Julia Adolphe, pictured above, discussing creativity and mental health.  Read more about her personal connection between the two, and where you can listen in to Looseleaf Notebook at...

Monday Link Round Up: April 8, 2019

by sarah | Apr 8, 2019

News and music to start your week! The Philadelphia Orchestra was in the news this week for hiring two new conductors – both of whom happen to be women. Erina Yashima has been appointed assistant conductor, and Lina Gonzalez-Granados is the newly appointed...