Why have thousands of brilliant female composers been erased from our musical history?
In short: Classical singer Gabriella Di Laccio explores the systemic silencing of women in music. After discovering an encyclopedia filled with thousands of unknown female composers, she launched a mission to recover and record these lost works before they vanish from history forever.
Gabriella Di Laccio’s research highlights a significant gap in the classical music canon. Despite the existence of thousands of women composers throughout history, their contributions remain largely absent from mainstream recognition and performance.
The project emphasizes the importance of active preservation. By recording these forgotten compositions, Di Laccio aims to reverse a trend of historical omission, ensuring that these voices are finally heard and integrated into the broader musical narrative.
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