This story is insane! Her life would be an incredible movie. It’s amazing to me how fragile these women composers’ creative lives were/are ... their body of work nearly buried and forgotten at every turn and just narrowly discovered. Imagine how many women’s work are lost. ...Historians save the day! It’s an essential service to make sure we don’t lose it.
I totally agree! As I learn more about the life stories of women composers, I am constantly reminded of how easily individuals are erased from the historical narrative. On the other hand, I'm also reminded of how one individual (or a small group of people), who are passionate about an historical figure/event, etc., can have an enormous impact on making sure that their legacy lives on. It both feels overwhelming and inspiring.
This story is insane! Her life would be an incredible movie. It’s amazing to me how fragile these women composers’ creative lives were/are ... their body of work nearly buried and forgotten at every turn and just narrowly discovered. Imagine how many women’s work are lost. ...Historians save the day! It’s an essential service to make sure we don’t lose it.
I totally agree! As I learn more about the life stories of women composers, I am constantly reminded of how easily individuals are erased from the historical narrative. On the other hand, I'm also reminded of how one individual (or a small group of people), who are passionate about an historical figure/event, etc., can have an enormous impact on making sure that their legacy lives on. It both feels overwhelming and inspiring.