Born in Virginia in 1882 and raised in Washington, D.C., Mary Howe (nee Carlisle) was an accomplished pianist and composer of large and small forms. She studied at the Peabody Conservatory as well as abroad with Nadia Boulanger. Known primarily for her piano works,...
Though her name has fallen into obscurity among contemporary audiences, Louise Farrenc (nee Dumont) (1804-1875) was a well-known and highly respected composer, pianist, and educator throughout her lifetime. A pupil of Muzio Clementi and Anton Reicha, Farrenc had the...
Baroque composer Barbara Strozzi (1619-1977) was born in Venice, the illegitimate child of a servant. She was adopted into the Strozzi family and received enthusiastic support from her adoptive family in her musical pursuits. Strozzi not only composed prolifically...
The first American woman to have her orchestral work heard by a professional ensemble, Margaret Ruthven Lang (1867-1972) was a well known and well respected composer in her time. Born and raised in Boston, Lang’s orchestral works where heard by the Boston Symphony...
Today (March 8th, 2011) marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Clara Kathleen Rogers (1844-1931). It is only fitting, then, to remember her death by celebrating her life. Born in England to a musical family, Rogers and her family soon moved to Leipzig where she...
Known primarily for her choral works, Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989) was a prolific composer and educator who was recognized during her lifetime. She worked extensively with a wide range of students, from grade school through graduate school, and was the recipient of...
