🎶 This week’s roundup features Elena Ruehr, Laura Karpman, Missy Mazzoli, and Indigenous composers Zitkála-Šá, Dawn Avery, and Jacqueline Wilson! Plus, discover women composers in film! ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenInMusic #WomenComposers #indigenouscomposers #classicalmusic #music

Sarah Fritz’s new biography, “Madame Composer,” challenges myths about Clara Schumann, celebrates her work as a composer and musician, and explores the barriers faced by women composers in the 19th century. 🎶 Read more: wophil.org/why-another-... #composer #femalecomposers #WomenInMusic #music

🎶 This week in women’s music: Marin Alsop’s new artistic leadership role, Sara Glojnarić’s composition prize, Gabriella Di Laccio on NPR, and continued screenings of Lara St. John’s “Dear Lara.” Plus, discover music by Katie Jenkins and Emilie Mayer! ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #music

🎶 This week in women’s music: Lara St. John’s “Dear Lara” continues its festival run; LunART’s 2027 Call for Scores is open; “Omar” by Rhiannon Giddens & Michael Abels comes to Lyric Opera Chicago; and new works by Tania León & Thea Musgrave are hitting the stage. 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig...

🎶 Music by women is taking center stage this week! Discover works by Thea Musgrave, Anna Clyne, Julia Wolfe, Emilie Mayer, and more, plus a screening of “Dear Lara.” 🎻 Read the full roundup: wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #femalecomposer #womeninmusic #music

Lots to love in the world of music this week! 🎶 The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s interview with composer Errollyn Wallen, Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s new role as Composer in Residence, and more discussed here: wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... ✨ #composer #philharmonic #womeninhistory #music

🎶 This week’s WPA News Digest features incredible women in classical music, including Barbara Hannigan, Louise Farrenc, Sofia Gubaidulina, Gabriela Ortiz, and Jennifer Higdon! 🎻 Discover featured works and more: wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenComposers #ClassicalMusic #womeninmusic #music

🎶 This week’s WPA News Digest features some exciting performances and premieres! Yvonne Loriod’s long-overdue “La Sainte Face” receives its world premiere, while Sarah Gibson’s “beyond the beyond” gets its U.S. premiere with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. 💫 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #music

Did you catch our weekly blog? AS ALWAYS, there are links for listening so you can expand your musical horizons! We explore a new recording album "Here I Am" for chorus and orchestra by Jocelyn Hagen (pictured), wophil.org/wpa-news-aug...

Clyne’s “Masquerade” at Tanglewood tonight with Alsop, Salzburg’s Academy tackling the 2.3% stat, Mazzoli’s opioid opera “The Galloping Cure” at Edinburgh, and the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra touring through Aug 26. 🎺 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #femalecomposer #womeninmusic #music

🎶 From Tanglewood celebrating American opera by Mazzoli, Frank & León, to Gabriela Ortiz’s “Antrópolis” German premiere, to Dame Evelyn Glennie at the BBC Proms, women composers and performers are everywhere. ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenInClassicalMusic #WomenComposers #BBCProms #music

Pulitzer winner, first woman of color to have an opera at the Met, and the most generous mentor in the room. This piece on Frank’s residency at University of the Pacific is full of wisdom for any creative. ✍️✨ 🔗 wophil.org/lessons-for-... #music #gabrielalenafrank #composer #femalecomposer

If you're like us, you can't keep up witheverything Katherine Needleman is up to (seen here destroying patriarchy). We touch on some of her recent observations and give links. wophil.org/wpa-news-dig...

A huge week for women in music 🎶 Cecilia McDowall’s orchestral premiere at Three Choirs, Liza Lim’s “The Oresteia” revived in Sydney, Sarah Hennies’ first large-orchestra work at Cabrillo, and four women composers on BBC Proms programs this week ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #music

🎶 A big week for women in classical music! From Laura Jackson’s appointment as the next Music Director of the Madison Symphony Orchestra to new recordings and initiatives championing women composers, there’s plenty to celebrate. ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenInMusic #ClassicalMusic

🎶 Louise Bertin’s “Fausto” (1836) finally receives its first complete recording. Professor Ralph Locke explores this remarkable rediscovery, the composer’s fascinating story, and why this new release helps bring an important Romantic-era voice out of the shadows. 🔗 wophil.org/review-highl...

The numbers are in for the 2026 BBC Proms! 🎼 This season features 90 hours of music and 252 works by 145 composers, but women account for just 19.7% of composers represented, 12.3% of works performed, and only 5.9% of total performance time. 🔗 Read more here: wophil.org/2026-bbc-pro... #music

🎼 From major opera premieres and new commissions to rediscoveries of remarkable voices from the past, this week’s digest is packed with music worth hearing and stories worth knowing. Read our latest blog to learn more.✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenComposer #Opera #ClassicalMusic #NewMusic

🎶 Celebrating an exciting week for women in music! From Beth Denisch’s international premiere of “All of Us” to Sara Aldana’s appointment as Assistant Conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, we cover it all in our latest blog post! ✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #music #WomenComposers

This week’s blog is full of inspiring music and milestones! 🎻 Explore performances featuring Gabriella Smith, Louise Farrenc, Margaret Bonds, and Florence Price, plus exciting news from conductor Mélisse Brunet and violinist Lara St. John. 🎵✨ 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #music #composer

Looking for something new to read? 🎶✨ Our latest blog highlights major milestones, centenary celebrations, world premieres, and opportunities to explore the rich legacy of women in music. Discover inspiring artists and exciting performances here: wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #music

Celebrate Juneteenth! We highlight a few of the concerts taking place-- pictured, Lena Johnson McLin, whose music will be played by the St. Augustine Music Festival Chamber Orchestra. wophil.org/celebrating-... #juneteenth2026 #classicalJuneteenth #blackwomencomposers

Women composers are making waves around the world this June! From exciting premieres and award-winning works to performances by leading orchestras and ensembles, our latest blog highlights some incredible music you won’t want to miss. 🎶 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #composer #femalecomposer #music

From Baroque trailblazers to contemporary voices, women composers are making history! ✨ Discover the latest highlights on our blog and celebrate their incredible contributions. 📖🎼 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenComposers #ClassicalMusic #MusicHistory #WomenInMusic #composerspotlight

🎶 From Baroque trailblazers to contemporary voices, women composers are making history! ✨ Discover the latest highlights on our blog and celebrate their incredible contributions. 📖🎼 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #WomenComposers #ClassicalMusic #MusicHistory #WomenInMusic #composerspotlight

IT'S HERE! Our annual Repertoire Report has just been released! Every year we analyze the top US orchestras to see how they are doing in equitable programming wophil.org/2026-2027-by... #classicalmusicmatters #classicalmusic #classicalmusicianlife #greatcomposers #womenmusicians

2026-2027 By the Numbers - Women's Philharmonic Advocacy

By Sarah Baer It is time, once again, for our annual repertoire report. Compiling this data in the current political and economic landscape felt particularly harrowing this year. The effects of the Tr...

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🚨 This week’s WPA News Digest is live! Featuring Marin Alsop, Antonia Bembo’s historic opera revival, Florence Price, and Olivia Pérez-Collellmir. 🎶 🔗 wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #marinalsop #composer #femalecomposer #womeninmusic #music

We have two wonderful blogs for you this week🎉 ✨Our first article discusses the life and impact of Gabriela Lena Frank: wophil.org/gabriela-len... 🎶Our news digest dives into the latest regarding Elim Chan and the way she breaks the class ceiling in the world of music: wophil.org/elim-chan-ma...

📰 Fresh off the press: this week’s news digest is here! From bold new works to exciting season announcements, we’re covering some of the biggest stories in music this week, including Anna Clyne’s “Sound and Fury” performed by the Chicago Symphony and more here: wophil.org/wpa-news-dig... #music

Can it be? Grażyna Bacewicz' Violin Concerto n. 1 (1937) has never been performed in the US- the Community Women's Orchestra gives the premiere May 16 in Oakland CA. 4 PM PDT www.communitywomensorchestra.org/concert-tick... Bacewicz was a virtuoso violinist and prolific composer.