"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." - Gloria Steinem

March 8 marks International Women's Day 2026, a day which for over 100 years has brought people together to push for impactful collective action towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive world free of bias, stereotype and discrimination. Wise Music Group are delighted to highlight a selection of performances happening around the world which celebrate the work of female composers.

March 7, 2026

Britta Byström - Images From the Floating World
Opus13 Quartet
Kammarmusikens vänner, Allhelgonakyrkan i Stockholm

Thea Musgrave - Points of View
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra
Ford Hall Whalen Center for Music, Ithaca, NY, USA

Joan Tower - Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Champaign Urbana Symphony
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Urbana, IL, USA

Missy Mazzoli - Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)
Mecklenburgische Staatskapelle
Theaterzelt Schwerin, Germany

Holly Harrison - Daredevil
Umberto Clerici & Friends
Ballieu Ballroom, Milton Park, Bowral, NSW, Australia

March 8, 2026

Florence Price, Lili Boulanger
Washington Fine Violins
Boulanger Initiative, 600 New Hampshire Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC, USA

Louise Alenius - Som Noget
Ida Andersson & Noora Karhuluoma
Engholmkirken, Lillerød, Denmark

Florence Price - Piano Concerto in One Movement
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Kowlton Auditorium Austin, MN, USA

Rachel Portman - Tipping Points
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Sligo Seventhday Adventist Church Takoma Park, MD, USA

Rebecca Saunders - Stirrings Still
Modern Art Ensemble
Konzerthaus Werner-Otto-Saal, Berlin, Germany

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