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An Introduction to Women Composers
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781544753133
Publisher: Createspace
Published: May 10 2017
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.99 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Music is constantly evolving, changing styles over the years as new composers and influences arise. Looking back, we can trace out six distinct musical eras-and many notable women, although largely overshadowed by more famous men, have made important contributions to the art of composition throughout the centuries.
An Introduction to Women Composers is a historical resource that highlights seven key female figures whose work has had widespread influence across the following musical studies:
- Religious music in medieval times
- Artistic freedom during the Renaissance
- Elaborate operas of the baroque period
- Structured melodies during the classical movement
- Expressive chamber music in the romantic era
- Unique modern music in the most recent century
Each segment provides an overview of an era's musical history and includes a review of influences, a composer biography with an original black-and-white portrait, listening guidelines, and a musical map for one composition. Women composers were for many years discouraged from publishing, but many insisted on creating regardless-and their work offers great insight into how music has changed over time.
Start investigating the long and fascinating history of Western music-and women's contributions-connecting everything from ancient religious chants to the billboard hits we hear today.
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