When talking about composers of classical music
we think mainly of men.
But of course women were composing classical music as well!
Do you know some?
I will start with two well known.
The wife of Robert Schumann : Clara Schumann.
The sister of Felix Mendelsson Bartholdy : Fanny Hensel
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Some music composed by the ladies ? 
Appreciate the share.
I did not really think of women composing during that time period. I will try to give a listen here soon.
Know when my son was in high school band that they did a performance that I was thinking was done by a female and it was pretty good. (If I remember things right)…
Let me introduce you an american female composer : Amy Beach.
Her famous piano concerto :
And not to forget she was the first woman composing a symphony.
Thanks for sharing this. I can’t say I know any female composers off the top of my head. I’ll definitely check it out! 
Very dramatic recording and elicits great response.
I’m planning to listen to this in tws w/ the minis this weekend!
