In the early 20th century, being a female composer was a dangerous game, yet the allure of writing music enticed women from all walks of life. A fresh and comprehensive chronicle, this account makes some startling discoveries about the female contributions to Australian classical music from Margaret Sutherland's pioneering modernism in the 1950s to Peggy Glanville-Hicks's globally acclaimed operas. With candid interviews and evocative musical descriptions, this fascinating celebration traces the lives and music of those who have substantially shaped Australia's music history.
- Genre: Music, Biography + Autobiography
- Subgenre: Genres + Styles / Classical, Composers + Musicians, Women
- Publisher: Fremantle Pr
- Pages: 184
- Language: English
- Format: hardcover
- Release Date: July 30, 2012
- Date Published: July 30, 2012
- Author: Rosalind Appleby