 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 |
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| 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 |
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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