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Six women composers we think you should know about
A choice selection from the 30on30 project featuring 30 leading figures in music, art, politics and the media naming the women composers whose music changed their worlds.
Featuring:
Politician Harriet Harman on Louise Farrenc;
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason on Rebecca Clarke;
Double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku on Errollyn Wallen;
Conductor Edward Gardner on Kaija Saariaho;
Comedian and writer Deborah Frances-White on Florence Price;
Sculptor Hazel Reeves on Jocelyn Pook.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Harriet Harman |
| Interviewed Guest | Sheku Kanneh鈥怣ason |
| Interviewed Guest | Chi-chi Nwanoku |
| Interviewed Guest | Edward Gardner |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Frances-White |
| Interviewed Guest | Hazel Reeves |
| Composer | Louise Farrenc |
| Composer | Rebecca Clarke |
| Composer | Errollyn Wallen |
| Composer | Kaija Saariaho |
| Composer | Florence Price |
| Composer | Jocelyn Pook |
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