Duchess Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Duchess Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Portrait of composer and pianist Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867-1944)

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Our guide to the best female composers from history, many of whom have historically been wrongly excluded from the canon. Let's put that right – get to know their music now!

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