by Liane Curtis | Sep 5, 2023
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,...
by Liane Curtis | Jun 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...
by Liane Curtis | Mar 29, 2023
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,...
by Liane Curtis | Jan 5, 2023
By Elizabeth de Brito One of the greatest living Chinese composers, this month I’m thrilled to illuminate the brilliant work of Chen Yi. With a list of commissions from practically every major classical ensemble and a resumé of performances that circumvent the globe,...
by Liane Curtis | Apr 18, 2022
A bit of news to start your week! Bethan Langford as Maria Theresia von Paradis in The Paradis Files. Photograph: Patrick Baldwin We are intrigued by the new opera that explores the life of the blind composer and pianist, Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824). “The...