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DISCOVER: Classical Women Composers

Shout out to lady composers! I remember only really working on one female composed piece in undergrad by Clara Schumann. This was one of the MANY songs learned during my four years. Um… what? Even since I started teaching in 2011, my go-tos have always been songs written by male composers because that’s who I know. Not anymore! I have compiled a list of female composed classical pieces below. 

Also, if you are a singer in the classical world, the Schirmer 24 Italian Songs & Arias book is a rite of passage. You will sing at least one, if not all, of these songs as you are ‘learning how to sing.’ This week, A Modern Reveal, along with Hildegard Publishing, released 24 Italian Songs and Arias by Women Composers! (Shameless plug because I just bought it!)

Without further ado, here are some lovely art songs: 

“Fairy Lullaby” by Amy Beach 

“A Dream” by Rebecca Clarke 

“Nocturne” by Cyril Scott 

“Love Let The Wind Cry… How I Adore Thee” by Undine Smith Moore

“The window” by Florence Aylward 

What female-composed pieces do you love? Let me know in the comments!

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