Evelyn Faltis (1887–1937), Bohemia (now the Czech Republic) Studied music in Paris and later at the Wiener Musikakademie. She was the first woman coach (of both soloists and choir) at Bayreuth. She wrote orchestral… Läs mer

Emma (Lousie Emily) Lomax (1873–1963), United Kingdom Studied in Brighton and at the Royal Academy of Music, London, where she also later taught counterpoint. Compositions include the cantata The Storm Bird… Läs mer

Julia Niewiarowska-Brzozowska (1827–1891), Poland        

Maria Bellido Rodrigo (1888–1967), Spain Composer and pianist. Studied music at the Madrid Conservatory, where she returned in 1933 as professor of voice and instrumental ensemble. Left Spain during the Spanish… Läs mer

Gabriela Ortiz (b. 1964), Mexico Studied in Paris, in Mexico City, and at the Guildhall School of Music. Composes solo instrumental, chamber, and orchestral music. Has also written a video… Läs mer

Chris Poole (b. 1952), Denmark Composer, flautist, educator, and writer. Born in the United States and educated at the Berklee College of Music. Moved to Denmark in 1975. She composes… Läs mer

Irene Becker (b. 1951), Denmark Composer and pianist. Studied at the University of Copenhagen and at Creative Music Studio in Woodstock, New York. Interested in world music and has traveled… Läs mer

Dalia Faitelson (b. 1963), Denmark Born in Israel; has resided in Denmark since 1991. Studied at the Ruben Academy of Music in Jerusalem and the Berklee College of Music in Boston…. Läs mer

Imogen Holst (1907–1984), United Kingdom Composer and conductor; daughter of Isobel and Gustav Holst. Studied harmony and counterpoint with Ralph Vaughn William at the Royal College of Music, London. Collaborated with Benjamin Britten… Läs mer

Solange Renee Claude Ancona (b. 1943), France Studied at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Paris for Olivier Messiaen. Taught at the Conservatoire Régional i Versailles. Has composed works for voice and… Läs mer

Caterina Assandra (ca. 1590–1618), Italy Benedictine nun and composer. Studied counterpoint for Benedetto Re (or Reggio), who was one of the leading teachers at the Pavia Cathedral. Composed a number of motets… Läs mer

Avril Anderson (b. 1953), United Kingdom Composer and music teacher. Studied at the Royal College of Music in London and the New England Conservatory. Has composed for orchestra, choir, chamber ensemble, solo… Läs mer

Eve Beglarian (b. 1958), United States Composer, performer, and sound producer of Armenian descent (born in Ann Arbor, Michigan). Composes for choir, chamber ensemble, and orchestra.   Website ›        … Läs mer

Edith Borroff (b. 1925), United States Composer and musicologist. Studied at the American Conservatory of Music; studied organ at Oberlin College. Has composed for choir, organ, and chamber ensemble.   More information… Läs mer

Maura Bosch, Marjorie Ann Hess (b. 1958), United States Studied music at the Hartt College of Music and at Princeton University. Has composed opera, music for choir and solo voice, and… Läs mer

Monic Cecconi-Botella (b. 1936), France Pianist, composer, music educator. Studied at the Paris Conservatory for Maurice Duruflé and Henri Dutilleux. Has served as professor of music analysis at the Paris Conservatory. She has composed several operas as… Läs mer

Laura Clayton (b. 1943), United States Composer and pianist. She began her composition studies with Darius Milhaud at the Aspen School of Music and continued at the New England Conservatory and the… Läs mer

Settimia Caccini (1591–1638), Italy Composer and singer; the sister of Francesca Caccini and a member of the Caccini family of musicians who formed the vocal ensemble Il Concerto Caccini. Claudio Monteverdi invited… Läs mer

Regina Irman (b. 1957), Switzerland Composer, music educator, and percussionist. Studied music at the Winterthur Conservatory. Her large compositional output includes solo works, chamber music, choral works, and musical theater.

Liza (Elisabetha Nina Mary Frederica) Lehmann (1862–1918), England Opera singer and composer. Raised in Germany, France, and Italy. Studied voice together with Jenny Lind. After her career as a singer ended (1894)… Läs mer