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.

ÉLISABETH JACQUET DE LA GUERRE

Premiered April 30

This comedic mini-documentary highlights the life of French woman composer Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. She had a close relationship with Louis XIV of France during the time when Versailles was being built. Her story concludes with an example of her work - a violin sonata performed by LM musicians.

Episode two: Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre

Premiered April 30

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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: August 2021

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: December 2021

Garsenda: January 2022

Claudia Sessa: March 2022

Belle van Zuylen: May 2022