Friday Figures - 5 Jul

Today we take a look at the recently released Equality & Diversity in Global Repertoire from Donne, Women in Music which takes a look at 111 orchestras worldwide during the 2023/2024 season. The worrying trends here reveal, not only a stagnation, but a regression when considering the intersectional diversity of global orchestral repertoire. These sobering statistics calls for the continued urgent need for change in the classical music world.

Donne, Women in Music is a charitable foundation dedicated to achieving gender equality in the music industry.

Access and read the full report here.