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Classical Music Composed by Women w/ Amanda Maier
Classical Music Composed by Women w/ Amanda Maier
26 Apr 2026 · Cork

Classical Music Composed by Women w/ Amanda Maier

In the words of Pauline Oliveros, the expression 'Lady composer' "is anathema to many self‐respecting women composers. It effectively separates women's efforts from the mainstream". Classical music composed by women deserves to recognised and celebrated and this mix highlights some classical bangers which happen to all be composed by women.

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Tracklist

  • Florence Price, Samantha Ege
    Fantasie Nègre No. 1 in E Minor
  • Amanda Rontgen Maier
    Violin Sonata In B Minor I. Allegro (04.30-13.06)
  • Margaret Bonds
    Montgomery Variations III. March (13.06-16.02)
  • Elizabeth Maconchy
    Overture, Proud Thames
  • Ina Boyle, BBC Concert Orchestra, Ronald Corp, Benjamin Baker, Nadège Rochat
    Concerto For Violin And Orchestra (1922-33 Rev. 1935)
  • Imogen Holst
    Persephone (27.50- 40.48)
  • Emilie Mayer
    Symphony No1 In C Major I. Adagio, Allegro Energico (40.48- 51.21)
  • Marianna Von Martinez
    Overture In C Major I. Allegro Con Spirito (51.21- 54.22)
  • Ethel Smyth, Eiddwen Harrhy, Plymouth Festival Chorus & Orchestra, Philip Brunelle
    The March Of The Women