Pianist Antonio Oyarzabal finds artistic stimulation in researching the careers of the 18 female composers featured on this album and enthusiastically interpreting their music.
Album & Artwork
This album, 'The Forgotten Muse II', is a continuation of a project by pianist Antonio Oyarzabal to discover and popularize repertoire by female composers.
Historical Context
The professional development of the 18 female composers on this album was often hindered by their gender and the social pressures of their historical periods.
Recording & Production
Several pieces on this album are receiving their first-ever recordings, highlighting the obscurity of much of this repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album title 'The Forgotten Muse II' aims to reclaim the original notion of 'muse' as a powerful goddess and a first-person generator of valuable works of art, rather than just an inspiration for male artists.
