Poster Allison Loggins-Hull credit Rafael Rios
Flautist, composer, producer and co-founder of Flutronix Allison Loggins-Hull creates music and performances that reflect current events.
Rafael Rios
Extra Eclectic

Women lead the way

Extra Eclectic - March 30, 2026

On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, we wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month with another full program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the 21st century. Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz was just announced as Performance Today’s Classical Woman of the Year, and we enjoy her Six Pieces for Violeta, as well as works by flutist/composer Allison Loggins-Hull — one for solo cello and one performed by Loggins-Hull and her partner Nathalie Joachim in their guise as the flute duo Flutronix. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Playlist

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Composer: Billie Eilish
Soloists: Peter Gregson, cello
London/Decca 5730093

Hymn for Everyone
Composer: Jessie Montgomery
Conductor: Riccardo Muti
Orchestra/Ensemble: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
CSO Resound 9012301

Parallel Play
Composer: Sarah Kirkland Snider
Soloists: Lina Andonovska, flute
Navona 6759

Solais
Composer: Clarice Assad
Soloists: Elisabeth Remy Johnson, harp
Navona 6644

Six Pieces for Violeta
Composer: Gabriela Ortiz
Conductor: Gustavo Dudamel
Orchestra/Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloists: Joanne Pearce Martin, piano
Platoon 2026

Unity
Composer: Clarice Jensen
Soloists: Clarice Jensen, cello

Light in Darkness
Composer: Kerensa Briggs
Soloists: Anna Lapwood, organ
Signum 688

Spark
Composer: Fuse & Gabriella Smith
Orchestra/Ensemble: Fuse
Fusemusic 2024

Stolen
Composer: Allison Loggins-Hull
Soloists: Amanda Gookin, cello
Bright Shiny Things 135

Black Being: Moonpies and Stardust
Composer: Flutronix
Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen
Orchestra/Ensemble: Flutronix
Cedille 241

Honeyed Words
Composer: Anna Meredith
Orchestra/Ensemble: Ligeti Quartet
Mercury KX 4845720

To the Hands: Ever Ever Ever
Composer: Caroline Shaw
Conductor: Donald Nally
Orchestra/Ensemble: The Crossing
Innova 912

Soli Deo Gloria
Composer: Courtney Bryan
Orchestra/Ensemble: Duo Noire
New Focus 210

Insight
Composer: Dobrinka Tabakova
Orchestra/Ensemble: Black Oak Ensemble
Cedille 237

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