Tag: The Women’s Philharmonic
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Marianna Martines and Her Symphony
Marianna Martines (1744-1812) is considered to be among the most acclaimed and prolific composers in Vienna during her lifetime. She was friends with Mozart, and Haydn (who lived on the top floor of her apartment block) gave her keyboard lessons. Mozart and Haydn attended her concerts, and it is believed that they also each dedicated…
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2023 WPA Performance Grant Applications are Open!
Women’s Philharmonic Advocacy is a non-profit organization which (since 2008) has been demanding equity for women composers and celebrating the legacy of The Women’s Philharmonic (1980-2004). Applications for 2023 WPA Performance Grants opened on September 1, 2023. Community, professional, and youth orchestras in the United States are eligible. Those that have demonstrated an established commitment…
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Link Roundup: June 26, 2023
Start the week by catching up with some of the exciting and GOOD news!! San Francisco Opera has staged its first work by a woman composer, El último sueño de Frida y Diego by Gabriela Lena Frank and (librettist) Nilo Cruz. Also the first production of a work in Spanish, the opera was premiered last…
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Support Our Work! And get the new Beach children’s book!
We are offering a special gift to those who support us in our work: with a gift of US$40 or more, receive a copy of the wonderful new children’s book “Pitch Perfect and Persistent! The Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach” by Caitlin DeLems, illustrated by Alison Jay. We also offer legacy gifts of The…