Women Composers of Classical Music

Women Composers of Classical Music
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Publisher : McFarland
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ISBN-10 : 0786443979
ISBN-13 : 9780786443970
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Book Synopsis Women Composers of Classical Music by : Mary F. McVicker

Download or read book Women Composers of Classical Music written by Mary F. McVicker and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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