
Compositrices: New Light on French Romantic Women Composers
Ralph P. Locke reviews an astonishing set of 8 CDs that offer dozens of compositions by women performed by major singers, pianists, and ensembles.
There is no historical or geographical limit on what can be covered. There is no restriction on the style or genre of song or singing.

Ralph P. Locke reviews an astonishing set of 8 CDs that offer dozens of compositions by women performed by major singers, pianists, and ensembles.

Can the editorial creation of a song-cycle from individual songs help raise the visibility of women composers? The songs of Pauline Viardot-Garcia offer a wonderful opportunity.