As just a brief hiatus from our economics topic, I recommend checking out this interesting article regarding the status of women in music in the U.K. The author reiterates a lot of what Sarah and I have been describing in our discussion of various aspects of gender in the world of composition. Not an easy topic, but it's reassuring to know that others are willing to discuss it, as well:
The Spectator Arts Blog, Juliana Farha: Women Make Music
I especially appreciate her emphasis on the fact that the popularity and acclaim for composers such as Higdon and Mazzoli, while much deserved by the composers and much valued by those of us looking for role models, is the exception to an otherwise disappointing rule.
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