Celebrate Women’s History Month With CPR Classical

All month long we're taking an in-depth look at the female musicians who help create the rich history (and future) of classical music. 

• Former Colorado Symphony Music Director Marin Alsop guides us through the music of some of her favorite female composers and tune in to hear some of her picks on March 22 at 8 a.m., 1p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

• Round out your classical music history by learning about great composers from Hildegard of Bingen to Florence Price. 

• Watch videos of twenty-first century music from Stacy Garrop and Valerie Coleman.

• Pianist Lara Downes spoke with CPR Classical’s David Ginder about her Rising Sun series, new recordings which aim to help redefine and diversify the American canon of classical music.

• Tune in at 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. everyday for works from important female composers, musicians and conductors, plus the stories behind the music.

• Listen to our Spotify Playlist: 9 hours of music from 26 diverse women composers from throughout music history.