Women Composers: A Biographical Handbook Of Woman's Work In Music (1902)

""Women Composers: A Biographical Handbook Of Woman's Work In Music"" is a book written by Otto Ebel and originally published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive collection of biographies of female composers throughout history, from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Ebel's goal in writing this book was to bring attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women to the field of music. The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific time period and featuring several female composers who were active during that time. Each biography includes information about the composer's life and work, as well as a list of their compositions. Ebel also includes a brief introduction to each chapter, providing historical context for the period and highlighting important events and trends in music during that time.Overall, ""Women Composers"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and the contributions of women to the field. It sheds light on the often-ignored work of female composers and provides a glimpse into the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.