Festival frauenkomponiert: About us
Jessica Ulusoy-Horsley, Initiator and Conductor
Where did the idea for the project come from?
“In 2013, somewhere between Prokofiev’s 5th Symphony and Beethoven’s 6th, I thought to myself that it would be nice to conduct something written by a woman. Whether there was any repertoire? (That an internationally-trained musician didn’t know the answer to this question is certainly telling!) I started digging, made some amazing discoveries, and launched the project frauenkomponiert“
Andrew Connolly, UK Consultant
“Bringing newly created and forgotten music to the public through concerts and recordings has always been one of the most rewarding and exciting elements of my roles. I am delighted to be able to continue this work with the Festival frauenkomponiert and direct my knowledge of the UK’s orchestral and concert scene to support women composers.“
Andrew worked at the BBC from 1996 to 2021, holding roles as Rights Manager, Music and Commissions and Scheduling Manager for Radio 3 before arriving at the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2001 as General Manager and subsequently Director. Andrew has twice been a Director of the Association of British Orchestras and now as part of his freelance portfolio he holds the same title with EM Records (English Music Festival) and is soon to become a Trustee of the Chiltern Music Academy.
Sarah Dina Kohl, frauenkomponiert association
“I am delighted to be a member of the board of ‘frauenkomponiert‘. I bring consummate experience from the education sector in promoting innovative perspectives. I am passionate about the mission to give women composers a stronger voice – about achieving diversity and equal opportunities in the (music) world.“
Sarah works as an administrator in the university sector and is a member of the board of the frauenkomponiert association.
Dominik Meier, frauenkomponiert association
Why I’m happy to be part of ‘frauenkomponiert‘:
For me there is a time for the familiar and a time for the new. This inspiring project brings to life works that are new to me, and probably to many other music lovers, and therefore invite us to listen with open ears.
Dominik works as an administrator in the university sector and is a member of the board of the frauenkomponiert association.
Lalita Poole, Website Designer
“I am so pleased to be part of the empowering group that has created frauenkomponiert ! It is very inspiring and I believe it will help women composers to feel supported.“
Lalita is the frauenkomponiert website manager. She also owns a multimedia company in the Netherlands, assisting companies and organisations to become more accessible by developing and building their websites.
Nedim Ulusoy, frauenkomponiert association
“Unequal opportunities are a big issue in my daily work. I am therefore very happy to work with frauenkomponiert to give women a greater voice in music.”
Nedim is an educational statistician and board member of the frauenkomponiert association.
Circle of friends
Thüring Bräm (Composer)
Edwin de Sterke (Orchestral Representative & Logistics)
Bernadette Fries Bolli (Orchestral Representative)
Bernard Hucher (Project Consultant )
Natasha Evers (Poster and programme design)
Dominik Meier (frauenkomponiert Association Committee)
Renate Würsch (Orchestral Representative & Editing)
Patronage
Elisabeth Ackermann, President of the Government of the City of Basel (Festival frauenkomponiert 2018)
Honorary President (2015 – )
Sofia Gubaidulina