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Women in classical music; a simple thread to introduce you to the women of classical 
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Let's start with famous: 1. Clara Schuman, considered a prodigy when she was young, wrote pieces for piano, chamber music and orchestra, she was a close friends with Brahms!
I would recommend (to start with it) her 3 romances for piano, and, her piano concerto!
I would recommend (to start with it) her 3 romances for piano, and, her piano concerto!
P.s: she had to put music on second plans because of her childrens/of her family.
2. Sofia Gubaidulina; Used to write music for movies bcs her old compositions were rarely performed. Her works are marked by dualities, mixes things including russian and western style
Would recommend (to start with it) her: piano quintet!
Would recommend (to start with it) her: piano quintet!
P.s; if you like contemporary classical music, go check her works!
3. Fanny Mendelssohn: Some of her works needed to be released under her brother's name (Felix Mendelssohn). She wrote pieces mostly for piano, her pieces are normally in the style of songs.
Would recommend (to start with) her; 6 melodies for piano (love it) and her piano sonata!
Would recommend (to start with) her; 6 melodies for piano (love it) and her piano sonata!
P.S; Felix Mendelssohn truly admired her sister! Who couldn't tho? She was a babie, I love her.
4. Germaine Tailleferre: was part of the famous Les Six, was the only woman in the group. A prodigy pianist with great memory for music, Satie was truly amazed by her music!
Would recommend (to start with it) her: ballade for piano and orchestra, and, her piano trio.
Would recommend (to start with it) her: ballade for piano and orchestra, and, her piano trio.
P.S: as expected, didn't receive so much fame and acclamation as the other members from the group. Thus, had a very low self-esteem which stopped her from publishing fully her works!
5. Amy Beach: Was also considered a prodigy, the first successful American woman composer. Had to limite performances after marriage, but, after her husband died, she started touring trough Europe.
Would recommend (to start with it: her piano concerto and sonata for piano/violin
Would recommend (to start with it: her piano concerto and sonata for piano/violin
6. Ethel Smyth; one of the most accomplished female composer's in a male environment, was part of the suffragette movement. A truly queen, that's all.
Would recommend (to start with it): her March of the woman (lyrical piece) and piano sonata no.1
Would recommend (to start with it): her March of the woman (lyrical piece) and piano sonata no.1
P.S: some of her compositions were criticized for """"sounding too masculine""" but, she's a queen and she didn't give a frick abt it.
7. Florence Price; the first black female composer to have a symphonic work performed by a major national orchestra. Suffered extremely bcs of segregation and a lot of jobs were denied to her.
Would recommend; her symphonies and 2 violin concertos
Would recommend; her symphonies and 2 violin concertos
8. Rebecca Clarke; Viola queen! Had an abusive/controlling father. But despite that, was an amazing performer, soloist and composer! One of the first female professional orchestral musicians in London.
Would recommend (to start with it): her sonata for Viola and piano
Would recommend (to start with it): her sonata for Viola and piano
9. Lili Boulanger: had a pretty rough life because of her health. But, wrote amazing works, the first female composer to win the "Prix de Rome", her sister was also a famous female composer!
Would recommend (to start with it): her Morceau for Piano
Would recommend (to start with it): her Morceau for Piano
10. Julia Perry: considered one of the most significant black female composer from the 20th Century. Organized and conducted many concerts. Her pieces were played a lot in Italy!
Would recommend (to start with it): her short piece for orchestra
Would recommend (to start with it): her short piece for orchestra
Bonus: Alma Deutscher, QUEEEN! Lovely prodigy, amazing composer with a sensibility, passion and immensely dedication for music!
Would recommend (to start with): her piano sonata (lovely and beautiful)
Would recommend (to start with): her piano sonata (lovely and beautiful)
Note; I'm not a musicologist, not even a musician. I'm just someone who likes classical music and study history. Forgive me for any mistakes, and please, correct me if I'm wrong on anything! I know there's only a few there, but this is just a simple thread
