Change is possible only thanks to people who make a difference, and there are many individuals and organizations who are eager to see greater gender equality in the music world. Our Inspiration section gathers recommendations from collaborators and allies of ELNA: favorite works from their repertoire or unperformed pieces they just can’t wait to hear played – perhaps by your ensemble?
We invite you to explore, become inspired and help us grow this collection. If you know of a work or composer that should be featured here, we would love to hear from you!
Eight recommendations from composer Hans Parment, along with comments on what made the pieces stand out to him.
ELNA’s Norwegian working group recommends works ranging from romantic piano to harsh electroacoustic music.
Västmanlandsmusiken, with artistic director Rikard Gateau, are staunch supporters of ELNA. Here are some of their favorite pieces by Nordic women composers.
Edition Wilhelm Hansen is one of Denmark's leading music publishers, whose catalog features established genre-defining composers as well as upcoming talent. Here are some of their own favorite picks!
Recommendations from the team behind ELNA — Sofia Sahlin and Siri Landgren — including works by Cecilia Damström, Agneta Sköld and Maria W Horn.
Recommendations from ELNA’s Finnish working group, showcasing Finland and Sweden’s intertwined cultural history.
During our visit to the 2024 Nordic Church Music Symposium in Copenhagen, we asked participants to recommend pieces by Nordic women and non-binary composers.