Phoenix Collective

In the first part of this series, you were introduced to Hildegard von Bingen, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Clara Schumann. Their professional lives were challenged as composers simply because they were women. However, they followed their path and are earning their rightful place in history. If you missed the first part of this series, here is the link: 9 Women Composers You Should Know About, Part I

Below are three more composers you should know about.

Amy Beach

Amy Beach was a child prodigy who harmonised…

Bach, Mozart, Beethoven: most people are familiar with these composers’ names. Other composers that may be a favourite to those following the Western art tradition are Frédéric Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Felix Mendelssohn. If you dabble in electronic music, you may even be familiar with Karlheinz Stockhausen and Iannis Xenakis. However, name your favourite female composer. Just one… Are you drawing a blank?

If so, you are not alone. The interest in women in music has been lacking for centuries. It has…