Orchestrette Classique (changed to Orchestrette of New York)
Frédérique Petrides with the Orchestrette Classique. Courtesy of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Music Division, and The University of Arkansas Press
Formation
1932
Dissolved
1943
Type
All women classical chamber orchestra
Purpose
To present little known works by classical masters and new works by American composers, and advance the status of women musicians
Headquarters
Manhattan, New York
Location
Manhattan, New York
Official language
English
Founder and conductor
Madame Frédérique Petrides
Main organ
Orchestrette Classique
Remarks
The Orchestrette gave five to six concerts annually in Carnegie Chamber Music Hall (now Weill Recital Hall), and premiered works by Samuel Barber, Paul Creston, David Diamond and others.
Orchestrette Classique, later called Orchestrette of New York[1] (1932–1943) was an American chamber orchestra in New York made up of women musicians. It was founded in 1932 by conductor Frédérique Petrides (1903–1983), who served as conductor for the group until it ceased operations in 1943. She also founded the West Side Orchestral Concerts.[2]
^Karin Pendle, Women in Music, Indiana University Press (2001)
^The New York Times, obituary
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