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features

March of the Women: Five years of flute

Eliza Shephard discusses the fifth anniversary of her March of the Women series, a project collating flute works by female composers.

November 6, 2024
Classical Music, Film
features

She Plays: Celebrating Australia’s female screen composers

Ahead of an International Women's Day performance, we talk to six leading female screen composers about their works and careers.

March 6, 2024
Chamber, Vocal & Choral
features

Composing Women: A glass ceiling finally broken?

It’s time to move beyond “special programs” and one-off celebrations for female composers, argues Liza Lim.

March 8, 2023
Audiovisual, Festivals, Instrumental
features

Sonya Lifschitz: Piano Portraits

The pianist talks about her upcoming collaboration with composer Robert Davidson, a work weaving in the voices of pioneering women.

February 15, 2023
Classical Music, Jazz
news

International Women’s Day listening guide

Limelight’s round-up of concerts, broadcasts and special events happening this International Women’s Day.

March 8, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces new Creative Chairs

Deborah Cheetham is the MSO's First Nations Creative Chair while Dr Anita Collins has been appointed the Creative Chair for Learning and Engagement.

March 8, 2021
Classical Music
CD and Other Review

Review: Women of Note Volume 2

Another generous helping proves that when it comes to women composers, Australia has always been a leading light.

March 8, 2020
Classical Music
features

Composer of the Month: Margaret Sutherland

On International Women's Day, we're celebrating a respected and pioneering career of composer Margaret Sutherland.

March 8, 2017
Classical Music
news

ABC Classic FM to celebrate women with 24-hour female line-up

The radio station will celebrate International Women’s Day with a run of female presenters and composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

March 5, 2017
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral, Theatre
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International Women’s Day celebrated in Australian arts

A programme, playlist and festival dedicated to the works of females are announced, released and revealed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

March 9, 2016
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

In Praise of Women

Throughout history there have always been, and there will always be, women composers.

March 7, 2016
Classical Music
features

Australia’s women composers: sheilas rival blokes

On International Women's Day, a new book celebrates Australian music's unsung heroines.

March 7, 2012

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