by Kathleen McGowan | Oct 28, 2024
Lots of concerts in October and November have been/are featuring works by women composers! (We love to see it!) On November 3, 2024 the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (San Francisco, USA) will perform the world premiere of Elijah’s Call: An Oratorio for...
by Kathleen McGowan | Aug 12, 2024
Beginning in September of 2024, Anja Bihlmaier will be the Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Bihlmaier has a longstanding relationship with the orchestra, and the players are keen to have her on the podium for her precision, musical...
by Liane Curtis | Aug 1, 2024
Throw-Back Thursday! The Women’s Philharmonic received this historic commendation from Board of Supervisors of San Francisco, on Dec. 10, 1998. WHEREAS, The Women’s Philharmonic is recognized locally and nationally as the only orchestra of its kind,...
by Kathleen McGowan | Jul 1, 2024
A few news items to start your week! On June 24th the latest in oboist Kate Rendall’s ongoing quest for justice from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) was reported on social media. Rendall has been appealing to the NZSO to investigate a previous member—her...
by Liane Curtis | Jun 11, 2024
By Sarah Baer We recently published our Repertoire Report for the coming concert season – you can read the full piece here. The unsurprising truth is that top tier organizations are actively working backwards – regressing – in terms of equitable programming,...
