Virginia Symphony Orchestra celebrates women composers who never got their due
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The Virginian-Pilot
“Now we know there are lots of women studying to become composers,” says Falletta in a phone interview. “But in the 18th century and 19th century it was very rare. So that’s the premise of the concert: to get to hear from all over the world from composers who were extremely gifted and whose music may not be known that well today.”