Who Was the First Female Composer? (That We Know Of…) | The Classical Music Minute
About this episode
This episode introduces Kassia of Constantinople, the earliest known female composer whose music still survives today.
Send us Fan Mail Let's travel back more than 1,100 years to meet Kassia of Constantinople, the earliest known female composer whose music still survives today. In just sixty seconds, I'll introduce you to this extraordinary Byzantine abbess, poet, and composer whose works are still sung today. Love classical music? There's more to discover. If you enjoyed this episode, you can read the companion article and subscribe on Substack at The Classical Music Minute. And for a brand-new narrated clas...
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Host: Steven Hobé
Topics covered
- female composer
- Byzantine music
- Kassia
- classical music
- music history
Keywords
- Kassia
- female composer
- Byzantine
- classical music
- music history
- composer
- poet
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