Corfiot soprano, Georgia Tryfona accompanied by pianist, Sotiris Louizos presents a fascinating program with works by women composers, who were extraordinary pioneers in a music world dominated by men:

Clara Schumann, one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic period revolutionized piano recital repertoire in the 61 years of her career. Fanny Mendelssohn, older sister of the famous composer, never managed to break free from her family’s refusal to allow her to perform in public, despite her incredible piano technique. Her song compositions were published under her brother’s name. Mathilde Kralik, composed operas, symphonic works and concert music. Her songs with lyrics by the ancient poet, Sappho, were recorded for the first time by Georgia Tryfona in Germany under the label of Ars Augusta. Georgia’s best-known recording is that of another celebrated woman composer, Eva dell’Acqua’s song for voice and orchestra. Pauline Viardot, daughter of Manuel Garcia, the renowned tenor and pedagogue and sister of the famous singer Maria Malibran, also had a long career as composer and singer. Amy Beach was the first American composer of symphonic works and songs. Hilde Loewe-Flatter, composer of light opera and cabaret songs published her works under the pseudonym of Henry Love.

Songs by all of the above, sometimes forgotten, women composers will be performed by Georgia Tryfona in this exceptional musical evening.