Clarice Assad, Brazilian-American composer, inspires me today with her “Book of Spells: Chapter One: Love and Relationships - The Siren’s Seduction” for mixed ensemble.

I’m inspired by Betty Olivero, Israeli composer, and her “Neharôt, Neharôt” for mixed ensemble and tape, written in dedication to the women and children impacted by the devastation of war.

I am moved by Deborah Cheetham, Yorta Yorta composer, and her “Eumeralla, a war requiem for peace” for choir and chamber ensemble.

I’m inspired by Pamela Z, Black composer, and her “Quatre Couches” for solo voice and electronics.

I’m inspired by Wang Jie, Chinese composer, and her “In Wind They Cleave” from her chamber opera, “Flown.”

I’m inspired by Gabriela Lena Frank, multicultural composer of Peruvian-Chinese-Lithuanian-Jewish descent, and her “Apu: Tone Poem for Orchestra.”

I’m inspired by Sussan Deyhim, Iranian composer, and her song, “Tender Gaze.”

I’m inspired by Belize-born British composer, Errollyn Wallen, and her song, “Daedalus,” which was featured in BBC One’s “One Night” drama.

I’m inspired by Masguda Shamsutdinova, Tatar composer, and her “‘Dervish’ Symphonic Poem” for symphony orchestra.