UNT OLLI Lecture: For most of the history of the Western classical music tradition, the careers of women composers have been subject to many constraints and limited opportunities. Yet over the past century, there has been a dramatic increase in female composers with a wide array of styles. Within the U.S., several women have come to the forefront in concert music with distinct voices. This introductory course will focus on some of the major American female composers of the 20th and 21st centuries by exploring their lives and works with active member discussions. This lecture by Dr. Dayton Kinney will focus on the lives and music of Amy Beach and Florence Price.

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