The ONCA has showcased the visibility of women in music through the concert 'Una otra mirada', held on 15 November 2026 at the National Auditorium. This event marked a significant milestone as the orchestra presented an entirely female ensemble for the first time, conducted by Nathalie Marin, with violinist Christina Astrand as the soloist.
Marin emphasised the importance of highlighting women's roles in both composition and performance, noting that despite progress, inequalities in the music sector still persist.
The concert programme began with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'Violin Concerto No. 5' and continued with 'Sérénade' by French composer Mel Bonis, who is often overlooked in the history of music. The selection also featured 'Suite for Low Strings' by Clarice Assad, 'Nuit de Thèbes' by Nathalie Marin herself, and 'Violin and Strings Concerto' by Argentine composer Claudia Montero.
This diverse programme aimed to recover the works of female composers who have been excluded from the traditional musical narrative and to establish a dialogue between different eras and cultures. The project received support from the Government and Creand Foundation, with collaboration from the French Embassy in Andorra.
