The Community Women's Orchestra (CWO) celebrated International Women's Day with its concert titled La Femme Francaise, conducted by Samantha Burgess on March 2, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland. The concert featured five compositions that illustrated women's stories in French music, with contralto Sara Couden as the guest vocalist. Established in 1985 by Nan Washburn, the CWO promotes and celebrates women's contributions to classical music. The season concludes with a collaboration with the Berkeley Women's Community Chorus on May 18, 2025.
The Community Women's Orchestra's concert, La Femme Francaise, conducted by Samantha Burgess, highlighted women in French music and featured contralto Sara Couden.
Founded in 1985, the CWO engages and inspires women in classical music, celebrating their contributions through performances like the annual International Women's Day concert.
The annual concert, held at First Presbyterian Church, showcases the CWO's mission to elevate women's roles in the music community.
The final concert of the CWO's 40th season is set for May 18, in collaboration with the Berkeley Women's Community Chorus.
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