Even just 10 years ago, female composers and conductors were rarities at best on most classical music programs. But with the rise of the #MeToo Movement and the intense focus on diversity and inclusion across the field, female composers are quickly increasing their representation in concert lineups of ensembles large and small.
This heightened visibility will be especially apparent during the Chicago area’s two large-scale summer classical series — the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park and the Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park.
