Forgotten Female Composers Series 2024

Sunday, 21st April - 6.30 p.m.

SOUNDS OF THE WINDS. Music for woodwinds & more

Tagtigall (Herrfurthstraße 6, 12049 Berlin) @ 18.30

Info & Tickets here.


FORGOTTEN FEMALE COMPOSERS SERIES, started in December 2022, is an ongoing concert series in Berlin directed by Lysistrata Chamber Collective.  

Through this series, we aim to provide a platform to showcase contemporary female composers and, at the same time, to liberate unjustly forgotten female artists of the past from their shadowy existence and to normalise performances of works by female composers. Our concert programs are specially melded around a theme of choice, as to present to our public a relatable topic while featuring the works of these high-quality female composers, telling their inspiring life stories in an informal salon-style atmosphere which creates a welcoming atmosphere for all kind of listeners.

Dedicated exclusively to classical music composed by female composers, from the past to the present, this is a place for curious minds to listen to new music, discover new stories, reflect on what can yet be learnt from history and from stories that are still untold.

Lysistrata Chamber Collective

Anna Schors, mezzo-soprano

Rachel Susser, flute

Lillia Keyes, cello

Lucia Brighenti, piano

The project and members in detail here.

(german version here).


A 1781 Collective Partnered Event.

 LISTEN HERE or on SOUNDCLOUD

Undine Smith Moore, Afro-American Suite (1969) for flute, cello & piano

  1. Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord Brothers Will You Pray for Me and Help Me to Drive Ole Satan Away

  2. I Heard the Preaching of the Elder, Preaching the Word of God

  3. Who is that Yonder?, Oh, It Looks Like My Lord, Coming in a Cloud

  4. Shout All Over God's Heaven

Recorded Live at ROOTS concert (30 September)

Performers:

Rachel Susser, flute

Lillia Keyes, cello

Lucia Brighenti, piano


Valerie Coleman, Fanmi Imèn (2018) for flute & piano

Recorded Live at ROOTS concert (30 September)

Performers:

Rachel Susser, flute

Lucia Brighenti, piano


Clara Schumann, Am Strande (1840)

Clara Schumann, Liebst du um Schönheit (1841)

Amy Beach, Springtime (1929)

Recorded Live

Performers:

Anna Schors, mezzo-soprano

Lucia Brighenti, piano


PAST PROGRAMS:

COLORS OF SPRING

EMPOWERED LOVE

ROOTS. Connecting folk music of the world

A JOURNEY. Traveling the inner and outer world

MYTHS & FAIRYTALES. Ancient stories brought to life

NOCTURNE. Stories of sleep and dreams


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