Elizabeth Rowe is an American flutist, known for being the principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and for a gender discrimination lawsuit. She was born in 1974 and grew up in Oregon, where she started playing the flute at the age of 7. She earned a degree in music from the University of Southern California and has held several titled positions with professional orchestras. She is also on the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth Rowe Husband: Cody Daniel
Elizabeth Rowe is married to Cody Daniel, a pastry chef and cake artist. They tied the knot in April 2023, after dating for several years. Cody Daniel is the owner of Cody’s Cakes, a bakery that specializes in custom-made cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other occasions. He is also a contestant on the reality TV show Is It Cake, where he showcases his skills in creating realistic-looking cakes that resemble objects, animals, or people
Elizabeth Rowe Lawsuit: A Landmark Case for Equal Pay
In July 2018, Elizabeth Rowe filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the Boston Symphony Orchestra, alleging that she was paid less than the male principal oboist, who sat next to her. She claimed that this was because of her gender, while the BSO argued that oboists were more expensive than flutists due to market forces. The lawsuit was the first of its kind under the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, a law that went into effect in July 2018. The case sparked public debate about gender biases in the classical music industry. The lawsuit was settled out of court in February 2019, for an undisclosed amount