Women's Philharmonic Advocacy

Tag: Whitney George

  • Miriam Gideon’s “Fortunato” Premiered

    Miriam Gideon’s “Fortunato” Premiered

    We were thrilled to hear the stream of Miriam Gideon’s 1958 chamber opera, Fortunato, last week. This was the world premiere of this work, which Gideon apparently wrote hoping that it would be performed by the NBC Opera Theatre.  She composed it in three acts, and orchestrated the first act.  While her hope was that…

  • Monday Link Roundup: April 3, 2017

    News to start your week! Bang on a Can is preparing a marathon in honor of their 30th anniversary!  The ensemble, which boasts Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Wolfe as a co-founder, will host the concert on May 6 at the Brooklyn Museum.  Featured composers will include Julia Wolfe, Meredith Monk, Caroline Shaw, and many others!…