Credits:

Nicolas Horvath, Alexander Kostritsa, Alexandra Oehler, Giorgio Koukl, Tanya Ekanayaka, Yuko Ishimoto

Description:

The first installment of the GrandPiano labels 10th-anniversary commemorative series.A 10-disc collection of works by female composers, released in time for International Womens Day!Until the mid-20th century, the world of classical composition was overwhelmingly male-dominated. It was considered the norm that women were unsuited for composition; they were denied opportunities to perform their works, excluded from intellectual circles, forced to devote themselves to the household, and judged primarily on their appearance. However, it is said that throughout history, there have been more than 6,000 women composers. Each of them carved out her own musical path through her own unique struggles. Brion de Juy, who remained a lady of good family who also enjoyed music; Mongeroll, who, despite her privileged backg