Female Composers in the Baroque Period

The concert "Female Composers in the Baroque" is dedicated to the work of women who, despite societal barriers, composed during the Baroque era. Isabella Leonarda, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, and Anna Bon are among the influential figures whose compositions not only demonstrate artistic mastery but also highlight the rare paths to financial independence for women in music history. The program combines sonatas, motets, and chamber music that reflect both artistic ambition and strategic adaptation to the conditions of the time.

An ensemble of musicians performs the pieces in historically informed practice: Maria Loos on recorders, Lukas Praxmarer on the Baroque violin, Gabriele Ruhland on the cello, and Veronika Braß on the harpsichord. The works are thus presented in their original sound language, bringing the musical diversity of the Baroque to life.