According to a survey of the 22 largest American orchestras, women composers accounted for only 1.8% of the total pieces performed in the 2014-2015 concert season. “Teaching young women is a vital and fulfilling part of my life,” Mazzoli says. Luna Lab is a natural outgrowth of this passion. In its short life, Luna Lab already has established partnerships with the Metropolitan Opera, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, New Amsterdam Records, Contemporaneous Ensemble, and the New York Philharmonic, among others. “Many organizations use Luna Lab as a resource through which to identify the next generation of young female composers.

Source: Forbes March 22, 2018 12:45 UTC