Women have been composing music forever, and there is great music there to be discovered. Elizabeth will highlight Clara Schuman from the 19th century, Grazyna Bacewicz from the 20th century, and Caroline Shaw from the 21st century. The talk will include recorded music selections from their work. She will also point you to easy ways to get to know more of them.
Elizabeth Morrison is a writer and educator who has lectured, taught and written extensively about women composers. She is also an amateur cellist and lifelong lover of chamber music, and especially enjoys playing music written by women.