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Music by twentieth century
women composers -
impresses
GEOFF PEARCE

'... the Trio des Alpes is committed and convincing ...'

20th-Century Women Composers - Trio des Alpes. © 2015 Dynamic srl

This disc is dedicated to three women composers of the twentieth century. The works are mostly trios for violin, cello and piano, and the disc finishes with four songs by Amy Beach, by adding a singer. None of these composers are what I would call 'cutting edge' but all are fine composers deserving much more recognition. I was quite familiar with the music of Lili Boulanger and Amy Beach, but had never heard of Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979), who for me was probably the most interesting...

Copyright © 2 June 2015 Geoff Pearce,
Sydney, Australia

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20TH CENTURY WOMEN COMPOSERS - TRIO DES ALPES

AMY BEACH

ZURICH

SWITZERLAND

CHAMBER MUSIC

STRING MUSIC

PIANO MUSIC

VOCAL MUSIC

DYNAMIC SRL

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