September 4, 2016: From Parlor . . . to Prize Winners
Published - September 4, 2016
“I once believed that I possessed creative talent, but I have given up this idea; a woman must not desire to compose – there has never yet been one able to do it. Should I expect to be the one?” – Clara Schumann We’ve come a long way from the days when Clara Schumann denied her own talents in order to better conform to societal norms. In the premiere episode of Feminine Fusion, you’ll hear the work of composers who have left the parlor behind, and earned well-deserved accolades for their music and creativity. “From Parlor …