40 Years of New York Women Composers Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, 6:30 - 9PM Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 40 years of New York Women Composers with honored guest, Laura Kaminsky. Enjoy live performances, a silent auction, light bites, and more. Together, let’s continue shaping the future of women in music for generations to come. Venue: Upper West Side, Manhattan, NYC (Address will be sent upon RSVP.) Please RSVP by October 15th, 2024 Festive attire recommended. Agenda 6:30 PM: Doors Open 7:30 PM: Performances by Seed Money Grant Recipients 8:30 PM: Winners of Silent Auction Announced Concert Program: Catherine Neville - Love Stories (2024) world premiere I. It is All for Love II. Loneliness and Broken Hearts III. Memory and Redemption  Performers: Javier Oviedo (saxophone) and Laura Ahumada (piano) (Commissioned by Javier Oviedo via a Silent Auction bid at the 2023 NYWC Gala.) Wendy Griffiths - Mythic Voyagers (2024) world premiere II: La Barca de Aqueronte Nailah Nombeko - Water Lilies (2003) Joelle Wallach - The Wreath of Silver Birds (1990) III: Cantabile Jane Leslie - A Walk on the Shore (2002/2024) Performers: William Wielgus (oboe) and Gonzalo Aguilar (piano) Laura Kaminsky - Uncover (2022) I. Look out, beyond  II. shadowings of the velvet night III. …in a wild ecstasy  Performers: members of the Dal Sogno Ensemble (NYWC's 2024-25 Ensemble-in-Residence) Diane Taublieb (flute), Morrie Sherry (clarinet), Mara Milkis (violin) and Wanda Glowacka (cello) If you can't make it to the gala, you may still make a contribution via the link at the top of the page. Please feel free to reach out to Administrative Director, Mykel Nairne, with any questions or concerns at [email protected].