March 5-26, 2022
Concerts: Saturdays, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
The Box Factory, 1519 Decatur St. Ridgewood, NY 11385
WOMEN NOW is a spotlight festival celebrating the work and achievements of living, women-identifying composers. Events will comprise concerts, interviews, panels and receptions. Featured artists and composers include: Yvette Keong, Ariel Horowitz, Sarah Cahill, Christine Lamprea, Andrea Casarrubios, Jennifer Higdon, Regina Harris Baiocchi, Vivian Fung, Tania León and many more.
Christine Lamprea, cello
For the closing night of WOMEN NOW, Christine Lamprea will present the world premiere of Andrea Casarrubios’ composition “Armadura,” commissioned by EXTENSITY for the festival.
Composer Spotlight: Andrea Casarrubios Interview
Cellist/composer Andrea Casarrubios will share insights into her new cello composition “Armadura,” commissioned by EXTENSITY for WOMEN NOW. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
Composer Spotlight: Vivian Fung Interview
JUNO Award-winning composer Vivian Fung discusses her composition “Humanoid” for cello and electronics, which will be performed by cellist Christine Lamprea for the closing night of WOMEN NOW, March 26. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
The Future is Female: Sarah Cahill, piano Lecture/Recital
Pianist Sarah Cahill presents a lecture/recital on composers including Regina Harris Baiocchi, Tania León and Mary Watkins.
Composer Spotlight: Mary D. Watkins Interview
Mary D. Watkins discusses her extraordinary life as a pianist and composer in a written interview for EXTENSITY, accompanied by a short video on her composition “Summer Days,” which will be performed by pianist Sarah Cahill for her March 19 lecture/recital. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
Imperfect Momentum: Ariel Horowitz, violin + Alexa Stier, piano
Violinist Ariel Horowitz and pianist Alexa Stier present a duo recital of works by Jennifer Higdon, Errollyn Wallen, Ariel Horowitz and others.
Equity NOW: Diversity + Inclusion in Classical/New Music Panel
In honor of International Women’s Day, EXTENSITY will host a virtual panel discussion with representatives from the Sphinx Organization, New York Foundation for the Arts, American Composers Forum and International Alliance for Women in Music. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
And is Renewed: Yvette Keong, soprano + Nicole Cloutier, piano
WOMEN NOW opens with soprano Yvette Keong and Nicole Cloutier performing works by Thea Musgrave, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Libby Larsen and more.
WOMEN NOW Preview Event: Yvette Keong + Jocelyn Morlock Interview
In anticipation of the opening night recital of WOMEN NOW featuring soprano Yvette Keong and music by Jocelyn Morlock, the artists discuss their work and process. FREE VIRTUAL EVENT.
Grand piano provided by YAMAHA for WOMEN NOW.