[Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item to our attention.] Tobi Thomas (The Guardian) writes, “Without reviews, her commissions dried up. But her talent and tenacity led her to become the first woman in Europe to compose and conduct a symphony in four decades.” Wherever Shirley Thompson goes, she always makes sure she…
Without reviews, her commissions dried up. But her talent and tenacity led her to become the first woman in Europe to compose and conduct a symphony in four decades