Celebrate the brilliance of women composers across three centuries. This program honors the bold voices that profoundly shaped musical history.

Women in Classical Music

First United Methodist Church Ventura

RDAM Gala Concert 2025

Konservatoriets Koncertsal

Journey through the French Seas with the Grand Rapids Symphony. Start the journey with Ravel's composition of Une barque sur l’océan, also known as A Ship on the Ocean. To conclude the night at sea, Debussy's famous composition La Mer ends our journey!

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Sailing Through French Seas

DeVos Performance Hall

EXPRESS CONCERT: Bach’s First Orchestral Suite

Wooddale Church

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

Take a trip back to the Roaring 20s with music inspired by the style of Art Deco at our A Little Afternoon Musik series. Featuring pianist Terrence Wilson with a string quartet led by Principal Cellist Samantha Powell.

The Roaring Twenties

Cincinnati Union Terminal

Bask in the glow of a starry sky as the BSO brings a luminous program to the vineyard. This evening of flowing, graceful music features shimmering dances by Strauss and Shostakovich, folk-inspired charm from Dvořák, and the radiant Concertino for Harp by Germaine Tailleferre.

Sunset Serenades at Boordy Vineyards

Boordy Vineyards Inc

An American in Paris

Western Washington University

Femmes Fortes

Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud

The highly anticipated “Picasso Symphony,” an unprecedented and innovative film orchestra experience, will make its U.S. premiere on May 10, 2025 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Will Rogers Auditorium.  An exploration and homage to the prolific genius of Pablo Picasso, “Picasso Symphony” blends stunning visuals with a curated arrangement of live orchestral music telling the story of Picasso's life journey.

 Picasso Symphony

Will Rogers Memorial Center

The second chamber performance by the DPO String Principals Quartet is all about the journey! Beethoven’s 12th String Quartet, initially met with poor reception, has since transformed into a beacon of his profound originality and introspection. This evolution is a fascinating journey in itself. And despite being stifled by WW2-era social norms and musical stereotypes, Germaine Tailleferre was always respected by her peers. Only recently has the world come to recognize her distinct musical voice. Finally, contemporary composer/vanguard Caroline Shaw, with her ‘Plan & Elevation,’ uses musical and architectural metaphors to illustrate how “the actual journey and results are quite different than the original plan.”

Chamber Music: Beethoven String Quartet

The Dayton Art Institute

A Dynamic Discussion and Musical Performance Showcasing Women in Leadership.

Women in Leadership Panel & Chamber Music Presentation

Carmel Clay Public Library

Founded in Paris in 2009, Trio Karénine bears the name of Tolstoy’s beautiful and emotionally honest heroine. The French trio is acclaimed by critics and audiences for its musical integrity and passionate interpretations, and was the top prizewinner at the ARD International Competition in 2013. The group has performed in the world’s most prestigious halls, including the Philharmonie and Auditorium du Louvre in Paris, London’s Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Frick Collection in New York, Salle Bourgie in Montréal, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, the Herkulessaal and Prinzregententheater in Münich, the Leiszhalle in Hamburg, and Sydney Opera House. The trio has just completed a highly successful return tour of Australia and is currently engaged in a full summer schedule of performances throughout France.

Trio Karénine

Mercy Center Burlingame

Keith Lockhart leads the BPO in a musical expedition to the vast landscapes of America, starting with Germaine Tailleferre’s enchanting compositions, showcasing the orchestra’s versatility. Clayton Stephenson, a pianist of remarkable talent and sensitivity, then takes center stage with Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, a piece that captures the essence of jazz’s influence on classical music. The journey culminates with Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite, an audacious depiction of natural beauty and grandeur. This concert promises to be a transcendent exploration of music’s power to evoke the majesty of the American spirit and the wonders of its landscapes.

Lockhart Conducts Grand Canyon Suite

Kleinhans Music Hall

Samantha Cho, piano

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Experience the magic of classical music at the Winspear Centre with "The Nutcracker & Mozart" concert, conducted by the talented Nicolas Ellis. This enchanting evening is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM, promising to be a highlight of the Thursday Classics series.

The concert will feature nostalgic selections from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," a beloved ballet that has become synonymous with wintery cheer. Although Mozart never composed a full ballet, his ballet music from the opera "Idomeneo" will also grace the program, showcasing his genius in integrating dance and accompanying music. The evening will be further enriched with works by 20th-century French composers Ibert and Tailleferre, adding elegance and charm to the repertoire. The program includes Ibert's "Flute Concerto" and "Hommage à Mozart," along with Tailleferre's "Petite Suite," marking its ESO premiere.

Featured artists for the night include Nicolas Ellis, making his ESO debut as conductor, Sarah Pollard on ESO flute, and the Cantilon Chamber Choir under the artistic direction of Heather Johnson. This concert will also include an intermission, allowing guests to reflect on the first half and anticipate the continuation of this musical journey.

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to present this concert on Treaty 6 Territory, acknowledging the rich artistic, cultural, and musical traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of this land.

Please note that children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted to ensure the enjoyment and experience of all guests. For those interested in attending, tickets start at $28, offering an accessible way to experience this high-caliber classical music performance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of "The Nutcracker & Mozart" and make it a memorable part of your holiday season.

The Nutcracker & Mozart

Winspear Centre

Diversity and contradiction, modernity and tradition: this is what characterises the music year 1923, into which we plunge with our Freitagskonzert 1. In the first part of the concert, the Spanish pianist, arranger, concert designer and musical jack-of-all-trades Iñigo Giner Miranda will help us to transform some of the most important works of the year into a kaleidoscopic production. He helps us to bring this time of contrasts, in which the » Roaring Twenties « and mass unemployment, Schönberg and Lehár met, to life on the Bonn opera stage. Béla Bartók and Germaine Tailleferre, Dmitri Shostakovich and Kurt Weill, orchestral works and chamber music, high glamour and tonal rebelliousness come together. The second part features Shostakovich’s first symphonic work, which was composed in the very year began to grow in the mind of the St Petersburg student in 1923: Rousing, tempestuously youthful, but at the same time masterfully and perfectly written! Three years later, in the diploma concert at the university, it was a huge success and the start of Shostakovich’s world career …

1923 Friday Concert 1

Theater Bonn Opera House

For health reasons, the concert cannot take place as planned. Instead of the announced string quartets by Leoš Janáček and Antonín Dvořák, the deaf quartet will play string quartets by Germaine Tailleferre, Camille Saint-Saëns and Ludwig van Beethoven.

District Concert Winzerla № 1

Gemeinschaftsschule "Galileo" Winzerla

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical music at the picturesque Paxton House with the "Music at Paxton: The Mithras Trio" event. Set within the stunning Picture Gallery, this concert promises to be a memorable part of your summer.

**Date:** 27th July  
**Time:** 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  
**Location:** Picture Gallery, Paxton House  
**Tickets:** £26 (Concessions £16)

The Mithras Trio, comprising Ionel Manciu on violin, Leo Popplewell on cello, and Dominic Degavino on piano, will take you on a musical journey through time. The evening's repertoire includes the Germaine Tailleferre Piano Trio 1916/17, rev. 1978, Saint-Saëns Piano Trio No.1 in F, Op.18, and Beethoven's Piano Trio in B flat, Op.97 "Archduke". Each piece has been carefully selected to showcase the trio's incredible talent and to create a captivating experience for the audience.

Saint-Saëns’ first Piano Trio is inspired by a holiday in the Pyrenees, offering a charming and rustic feel, while Tailleferre's Trio, revised over 60 years after its initial composition, adds a spirited finale to the evening. Beethoven’s "Archduke" Trio, despite its challenging debut, is celebrated for its noble and spacious composition, promising to leave a lasting impression.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of classical music in the historic and beautiful setting of Paxton House. Book your tickets now and add a touch of musical elegance to your summer.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit [Music at Paxton's website](infomusicatpaxton.co.uk).

Music at Paxton: The Mithras Trio

Paxton House

Our house orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia, their principal conductor Dinis Sousa and guest violinist Alena Baeva.

BBC Proms - Sibelius' Violin Concerto

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

This eclectic program represents a variety of music and styles. Featuring composers Henriette Renié, Germaine Tailleferre, Lou Harrison, and Joubert (Pierre Joubert’s father).

Plucked and Bowed: Trios for Harp and Strings

Sunset Center

Millesgården Museum, in collaboration with the Stockholm Concert Hall, organises outdoor concerts at Millesgården over four evenings in May. Experience music, art, and good food in perfect harmony.

String quartet from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic at Millesgården

Millesgården Museum

The British composer Edward Elgar said “There is music in the air, music all around us, the world is full of it and you simply take as much as you require.” Composers can find the inspiration for their creativity from many different sources, including other composers. This concert pairs three composers with their composer muses.

Composers and their Muses

The First United Methodist Church of Greenwich

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

Severance Music Center

Ivan Yang, Piano – Masters Recital

University of Arizona

Morgan Short, Doctoral Harp Recital

University of Miami

Join us for an engaging exploration of the world of clarinet and its repertoire.

The World of Clarinet

Newman Recital Hall (AHF 151)

Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

MSM Faculty Chamber Music Recital: French Women Composers from the Baroque Era to the 20th Century

Manhattan School of Music

Fantasia

St Francis Episcopal Church

Princeton University Orchestra and Glee Club Concert

Princeton University

Concierto Con Brio, the Indiana consortium premiere, is composed by living Uruguayan-American composer and 23-24 ICO Composer-in-Residence, Miguel del Aguila. This concerto for oboe and clarinet was written for mother/son combination, Nancy Ambrose King, oboe, and Ryan King, clarinet. With movements inspired by tango and samba dance rhythms, “Concierto” balances perfectly with the French themes of imagination, light, and dance illuminated by Saint-Saëns, Ibert and Tailleferre completing the evening.

Suite Brilliance

Butler University

The Pomona College Band, one of the oldest college bands in the country, was founded in 1909. It is the concert band for The Claremont Colleges and is funded by Pomona College. The band’s membership is drawn from students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges, and members of the local community. Its goal is to prepare significant music in a collaborative atmosphere for performance at the highest level. They present two sets of concerts each academic year and have performed music by composers from Sousa to Bernstein and Ives to Rossini.

Pomona College Band 2023

Pomona College

This program has been canceled due to performer illness. We will make every effort to reschedule this concert to another date. An announcement about postponement will be made the week following the Thanksgiving holiday. If you prefer to receive a ticket refund in the meantime, please contact us. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Richardson Chamber Players

Alexander Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of music at the Auditorio Nacional de Música de Madrid on Tuesday, 31st October 2023, at 19:30h, featuring the celebrated composer and pianist Albert Guinovart. This exclusive concert, part of the Ibermúsica 2023-2024 season and the km0 series, promises an unforgettable journey through a meticulously curated programme that showcases the beauty and depth of classical music.

The evening will open with the delicate harmonies of Germaine Tailleferre's "Deux Pieces," including the serene "Larghetto" and the whimsical "Valse lente." The programme will then transition to the intricate "Les soirées de Nazelles" by Francis Poulenc, offering a series of variations that explore a range of emotions and characters, from the distinguished to the discreet, culminating in a captivating final.

The concert will also feature the evocative "Dos Sonatinas" by Matilde Salvador, before delving into the contemporary works of Albert Guinovart himself. Audiences will be treated to his "Nocturno a Alicia," a selection from his "24 Preludios," the poignant "Tres Poemas Emily Dickinson," and the playful "Arlecchino."

This performance is a rare opportunity to experience the depth of Spanish and French classical music through the lens of Albert Guinovart, whose compositions and piano mastery have garnered international acclaim. Please note that tickets are no longer available for this event, indicating the high demand and anticipation for this musical evening.

For those fortunate enough to have secured tickets, please remember that all concerts begin promptly at 19:30h, and late entry will not be permitted to ensure the enjoyment and integrity of the performance for all attendees.

This concert is a highlight of the Ibermúsica season, which continues to bring unparalleled musical experiences to audiences, supported by a commitment to excellence and the celebration of classical music's enduring legacy.

Albert Guinovart

National Music Auditorium

Opening with a programme inspired by French Burlesque of the 20s and 30s, the composers Jacques Ibert, Erik Satie, Germaine Tailleferre and Darius Milhaud all had one thing in common, alongside their more traditional compositions, they were all great early film music writers, so it is no wonder their music is so roaringly vivid and pleasantly picturesque.

CoLaboratory: Fiona Monbet

Wales Millennium Centre

This poetically lyrical program, infused with unforced virtuosity and memorable melodies, is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. The witty sophistication of Germaine Tailleferre, the only woman in the early 20th century group of French composers known as Les Six, sets up a fascinating contrast with a passionately dramatic trio rooted in Armenian folk music. PCMF’s 30th summer season concludes with Schubert’s sunny Octet, with its bountiful array of strings and winds, hummable tunes, and genial Viennese charm.

Program IV: Grand Finale

University of Southern Maine

Masterworks Series: Brahms, Germaine Tailleferre, Paganini, Rebecca Clarke / Judith Ingolfsson and Vladimir Stoupel

Bargemusic

Whenever Isata Kanneh-Mason comes together with players of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, they click – one critic described the result as “music-making between friends”. Expect the same magic as she joins them in the beautiful surroundings of St George’s Hall Concert Room for music by Mendelssohn and the Jamaican-born, British-based composer, Eleanor Alberga.

Isata Kanneh-Mason with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

St George's Hall Concert Room

Join us for an evening of French orchestral elegance, featuring clarinet soloist David Shifrin and our own Ransom Wilson on flute.

Vive La France!

University of Redlands

…the sun will shine again. Experience the rapturous beauty of Strauss’ Opus 27 song cycle and Stravinsky’s passionate Firebird. Conductor Nicolas Ellis returns to lead the SSO in what promises to be a moving performance in collaboration with soprano Danika Lorèn.

And Tomorrow

TCU Place

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra as we present "The Music of Couture: Stravinsky and Chanel’s Paris." This special concert event will take place on Friday, April 7, 2023, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM at The Forum at Town Hall Seattle, located at 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101.

Celebrating 100 years since Coco Chanel sold her first bottle of No.5, this performance delves into the vibrant music that echoed through the burgeoning Parisian world of couture. The evening will feature "The Soldier's Tale," a dramatic suite by Igor Stravinsky, who was rumored to be Chanel's lover. The program also includes Germaine Tailleferre's dream-like "Image" and other exuberant pieces from Paris' Jazz Age, such as "The Creation of the World" by Darius Milhaud and "La revue de cuisine" by Bohuslav Martinů.

Under the baton of Geoffrey Larson, the orchestra will transport you to the heart of Paris with these captivating works. The concert will begin with a prelude at 7:00 PM featuring Jeremy Bacon on jazz piano, and will conclude with a postlude performance by Kim Maguire, jazz voice.

The Otto Bar will be open, offering refreshments within the intimate setting of Town Hall's Forum performance space. This is a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of music and fashion that defined an era, brought to life by the talented musicians of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra.

For directions, parking information, and to learn more about this not-to-be-missed event, please visit our website.

The Music of Couture: Stravinsky and Chanel’s Paris

Town Hall Seattle

KoNi Choi, harp & Arthur Omura, harpsichord & Philip Vaiman, violin

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center

With the fascinating marriage of Valérie Milot’s harp and Stéphane Tétreault’s cello, the orchestra delivers the debut performance of Denis Gougeon’s masterful composition. Composed in a state of anguish, Shostakovich’s fifth symphony is a stunning piece that triumphed despite attempts at repression from the Soviet Union. The concert starts off with the elegant Petite suite from the French impressionist composer Germaine Tailleferre, a deliberately subtle composition featuring Les Six’s sparkling colours.

Milot, Tétreault, Gougeon

Place des Arts

Théâtre Desjardins

Salle Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the semester, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Cello and Piano

Curtis Institute of Music

Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio – violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and pianist Eri Nakamura – has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting­edge performances. WQXR explains, “‘Neave’ is actually a Gaelic name meaning ‘bright’ and ‘radiant,’ both of which certainly apply to this trio's music making.” The group’s 2019 album Her Voice, on Chandos Records, was named one of the best recordings of the year by both The New York Times and BBC Radio 3. The Boston Musical Intelligencer reports, “it is inconceivable that they will not soon be among the busiest chamber ensembles going,” and “their unanimity, communication, variety of touch, and expressive sensibility rate first tier.”

Neave Trio

Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church

French Masters: Ravel, Debussy & Tailleferre

Strathmore

Chamber Music in the Brahms-Saal

Musikverein Wien

April 2026 Concert

St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church

This connection is notably embodied by the Orchestre Tremplin, which allows young musicians from the CRR to share the podium with the Orchestra's professionals. Each season, this partnership is also enriched by concerts given by the Orchestra's musicians in the Conservatoire Auditorium. These events offer a special moment of closeness with the public and fully participate in the musical life of the city, in a spirit of transmission, influence, and openness.

The Six

Conservatoire Régional de Montpellier

The heart of classical music, Mozart and Beethoven: The most classical of all the chamber concert programs of the season presents weightless music from imperial Vienna during the gallant era. Night-time music par excellence, which gives us an idea of ​​how the aristocratic society indulged itself in the company of musicians who still seem the greatest to us today... But light music isn't just found in the 18th century: Even in the Romantic era and in the cauldron of the early 20th century, there are works that evoke southern evenings and gatherings among friends.

Germaine Tailleferre

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 7, 2026

French Masters: Ravel, Debussy & Tailleferre · National Philharmonic

Mar 26, 2026

Chamber Music in the Brahms-Saal · Wiener Philharmoniker

Apr 25, 2026

April 2026 Concert · Camerata Notturna

May 7, 2026

The Six · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

May 18, 2026

Serenades · Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Past events

Nov 23, 2025

Women in Classical Music · Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra

Nov 14, 2025

RDAM Gala Concert 2025 · The Royal Danish Academy of Music

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