It usually thrills classical music fans to see their favorite Beethoven composition on a concert program. But how often have you seen his female contemporaries appear alongside him? In this episode, Susan speaks with Dr. Rebecca Geoffroy-Schwinden, Assistant Professor of Music History in the UNT College of Music. She takes Susan on a journey to Europe from the 1770s to 1820s--precisely Beethoven's lifetime--to explore the musical worlds of women and girls. Dr. Geoffroy-Schwinden discusses the socio-economic possibilities that music provided to women even as it became increasingly impossible for a female Beethoven to steal the European stage. She also reflects on how current attitudes about this time period shape the way its female musicians are viewed today.

This episode was recorded on November 12, 2020.

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