| Women Composers of Classical Music: 369 Biographies from 1550 Into the 20th Century Contributor(s): McVicker, Mary F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786443979 ISBN-13: 9780786443970 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Music - Biography & Autobiography | Women |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2011000213 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 260 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |