Lumedia Musicworks weaves together the lives and works of the first distinguished female composers. Elaine Scholly and a cast of characters reveal these masterpieces through the ancient tradition of storytelling. Access is free when you register.

 
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BARBARA STROZZI

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This episode features the story of Barbara Strozzi, brought to life thanks to historians and the salacious gossip of the time.  The Strozzi family was a rival of the Medicis. Following tales of drama, love affairs, and illegitimacy, we hear a performance of Barbara’s music by LM musicians.

Episode one: Barbara Strozzi

Premiered January 8

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Featured in this 7-part series: vocal works by Barbara Strozzi, Claudia Sessa, Juana Inés, and Garsenda; a harpsichord concerto by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth; minuets by Belle van Zuylen; and a violin sonata by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. 

Barbara Strozzi: January 2021

Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre: April 2021

Wilhelmine von Bayreuth: May 2021

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: December 2021

Garsenda: March 2022

Claudia Sessa: March 2022

Belle van Zuylen: May 2022