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Helene de Montgeroult (1764–1836), France Pianist and composer. After her husband’s death, she studied at the Paris Conservatory beginning in 1795. She survived the French Revolution (certain sources say thanks to… Läs mer

Delphine von Schauroth (1814–1887), Germany   Pianist and composer. Began studying piano as a child; made her concert debut at age eight. She won the admiration of Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn…. Läs mer

Thérèse Wartel (1814–1865), France Pianist, composer, music teacher, and music critic. Studied at the Paris Conservatory where she was later a professor. She composed piano music. More information › (in German) … Läs mer

Fredrikke Egeberg (1815–1861), Norway Pianist and composer. Grew up in a musical family whose friends included Ole Bull. Most of her compositions are from after 1840; they include several piano pieces and… Läs mer

Maria Chefaliady-Taban (1863–1932), Romania Pianist, composer, and music educator. Music studies at the Iasi Conservatory and at the Akademie für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna. After a career as a concert pianist,… Läs mer

Abbie Gerrish-Jones (1863–1929), United States Composer, librettist, and music writer. She began studying piano and composition at an early age. She wrote both music and libretto for the opera Priscilla (1887) and composed the music for… Läs mer

Ida Georgina Moberg (1859–1947), Finland Composer and conductor. Studied at the Helsingfors Symphony Orchestra school; for Jean Sibelius; at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory; and at the Dresden Conservatory. She later… Läs mer

Helen Francis Hood (1863–1949), United States Pianist, composer, and music educator. Studied in Boston and Berlin. She composed works for piano, violin, and cello.            

Izabella Kuliffay (1863–1945), Hungary Pianist and composer. Studied at the National Conservatory in Budapest and at the Budapest Academy of Music. She taught music and founded a school for girls. She composed for… Läs mer

Florence Maud Ewart (1864–1949), United Kingdom and Australia Violinist, composer, and music pedagogue. Made her debut as a concert violinist at age 14 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Studied at… Läs mer

Vivian Fine (1913–2000), United States Began studying composition at an early age; teachers included Ruth Crawford. Made her professional as a composer at age 16 with performances of Solo for Oboe and Two Pieces for… Läs mer

Miriam Beatrice Hyde (1913–2005), Australia. Composer, pianist, poet, and music educator. Studied at the Royal College of Music, London; returned to Australia in 1936, where she was active as both a… Läs mer

Netty Simons (1913–1994), United States Pianist, composer, music educator, and music editor. Studied for Percy Grainger and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Was a concert producer in… Läs mer

Peggy Stuart-Coolidge (1913–1981), United States Composer and conductor. Studied piano as a child and went on to the New England Conservatory. Founded an all-women’s orchestra and was assistant conductor for the… Läs mer

Cacilda Borges Barbosa (1914–2010), Brazil Pianist, composer, and conductor. Studied music at the National School of Music of Brazil. Collaborated from 1930 with Heitor Villa-Lobos and headed the Instituto Villa-Lobos. Composed works for orchestra… Läs mer

Teresa Rampazzi (1914–2001), Italy Pianist and composer. Pioneer in electroacoustic music. Studied composition at the Milan Conservatory and was professor in electroacoustic music at the Padua Conservatory. She worked with electronic… Läs mer

Josée Vigneron-Ramackers (b. 1914), Belgium Composer, conductor, and music educator. Studied harmony and counterpoint in Limbourg. Her output includes works for solo instruments, saxophone quartet, eight clarinets, oboe and organ, and… Läs mer

Katharina Elisabeth Meyer (1859–1927), Denmark Studied music with her mother, possibly also with Hans Jørgen Malling and Ludwig Birkedal Barford. She wrote around 60 songs, one cantata (lost), and music… Läs mer

Jeanne Behrend (1912–1988), United States Pianist, composer, and music teacher. Studied at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. Was a professional pianist and taught at various institutions, including the Juilliard School of… Läs mer

Gisela Hernández Gonzalo (1912–1971), Cuba Composer and music educator. She taught music at the Hubert de Blanck Conservatory. Her compositions frequently include Afro-Cuban elements. She composed a number of songs as well… Läs mer