WPA News Digest – November 24, 2025

WPA News Digest – November 24, 2025

There’s lots to listen to this week! Conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson had been scheduled to perform composer Vita Poleva’s latest work Sophia at Kyiv’s Philharmonic Hall, in early November 2025. The concert was cancelled at the last minute due to a Russian...
WPA News Digest – May 12, 2025

WPA News Digest – May 12, 2025

Exciting news for this week! The Delaware Symphony orchestra has announced the appointment of Michelle Di Russo as its sixth—and first female—music director. The search for a new director began in 2023, and Di Russo will begin leading the orchestra in its 120th...
WPA News Digest – May 5, 2025

WPA News Digest – May 5, 2025

Lots of exciting news this week! On May 4th, the Santa Barbara City College presented its women composers concert at the Garvin Theater on the SBCC campus. The program selections were an enviable combination of classic/historical composers and contemporary ones—all...
WPA News Digest – February 10, 2025

WPA News Digest – February 10, 2025

News to start your week! Marin Alsop and Dalia Stasevska will both make their conducting debuts with the Berlin Philharmonic. Alsop will lead the orchestra from February 20–22, and Stasevska from February 27 – March 1. Alsop’s program will feature four composers...
WPA News Digest – August 12, 2024

WPA News Digest – August 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...