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As early as the 1500s, a surprising number of women have composed classical music. Many were successful, finding venues for both publishing and performing their music; others found the social barriers for women impossible to overcome. This book provides access to these composers, both well known and obscure. Arranged chronologically by era, the profiles are further divided into countries. For each female composer within a country, a brief biographical sketch is provided, as well as a description of her body of work. This text also includes an extensive timeline of operatic works by female composers.



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Women Composers of Classical Music

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 2/28/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786443970, 978-0786443970
      ISBN10: 0786443979

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      As early as the 1500s, a surprising number of women have composed classical music. Many were successful, finding venues for both publishing and performing their music; others found the social barriers for women impossible to overcome. This book provides access to these composers, both well known and obscure. Arranged chronologically by era, the profiles are further divided into countries. For each female composer within a country, a brief biographical sketch is provided, as well as a description of her body of work. This text also includes an extensive timeline of operatic works by female composers.



      Trade Review
      a useful guide...recommended" —Booklist

      "well-researched and well-written...recommend[ed]" —Feminist Collections

      "an interesting overview of women composers through the centuries...recommended" —ARBA

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