Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers (2018)

Danielle de Niese explores the lives and works of five female composers - from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century - who were famous in their lifetimes, but whose work was then forgotten. Western classical music has traditionally been seen as a procession of male geniuses, but the truth is that women have always composed. Hildegard of Bingen, Francesca Caccini, Clara Schumann, Florence Price and Elizabeth Maconchy - all these women battled to fulfill their ambitions and overcome the obstacles that society placed in their way. They then disappeared into obscurity, and only some have found recognition again.

Director: Guy Evans
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: BBC, Douglas Road Productions, Endemol West
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Guy Evans
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers about?
Danielle de Niese explores the lives and works of five female composers - from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century - who were famous in their lifetimes, but whose work was then forgotten. Western classical music has traditionally been seen as a procession of male geniuses, but the truth is that women have always composed. Hildegard of Bingen, Francesca Caccini, Clara Schumann, Florence Price and Elizabeth Maconchy - all these women battled to fulfill their ambitions and overcome the obstacles that society placed in their way. They then disappeared into obscurity, and only some have found recognition again.
Who directed Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers?
Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers was directed by Guy Evans.
Who stars in Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers?
Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers stars Danielle de Niese.
How long is Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers?
Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers?
Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers produced?
Unsung Heroines: Danielle de Niese on the Lost World of Female Composers was produced in United Kingdom.