“Women Trailblazers in Music” takes us on a journey with tunes and tales by — and about — pioneering women composers who were all but expunged from history.
Live, or Virtual? We offer multiple ways to enjoy new works like “Women Trailblazers in Music”
Join us for the film premiere and a short live performance in person at Rhode Island College • Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 PM – advance reservations required
Or, stream the film on our Virtual Stage and live chat with its creator • Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 PM
Commissioned by FirstWorks and Artists & Activists Productions, and premiering at Rhode Island College, the film features stories rarely heard, and music not often played.
Twenty-five celebrated performers appear in the film, a creation of Rhode Island College artist-in-residence Judith Lynn Stillman, who serves as pianist, filmmaker, writer, and artistic director.
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The commissioning of works is FirstWorks’ latest initiative to support Rhode Island’s arts community, and speaks to the organization’s commitment to local artists as essential partners and to supporting “firsts” in the arts. Offering platforms for local artists to create and present their work is a part of FirstWorks’ “Raise Your Voice” programming, a thematic initiative that amplifies diverse voices and celebrates difference through the arts.
Stay tuned for upcoming event news as we amplify these last months of 2021 with exciting new music commissions and artist collaborations!