She/Her: Music for Clarinet and Piano by 12 Female Composers

Featuring

Maria du Toit
Vera Kooper
Ivy Priaulx Rainier
Grace (Graciedion) Oforka
Grażyna Bacewicz
Marie Elisabeth von Sachsen-Meiningen

Marie Felicie Clémence de Reiset de Grandval
Ida Gotkovsky
Sarah Feigin
Francine Aubin
Germaine Tailleferre
Lise Morrison
Barbara Woof
Theresa Martin

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Composer's Artistic Vision

The idea for this album originated from Maria du Toit's desire to perform Ivy Priaulx Rainier's Suite for Clarinet and Piano, a piece her teacher described as "hardly ever performed, but it's a great piece!".

Performer Biography

Maria du Toit, the South African clarinettist on this album, was the solo principal clarinet of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for 13 years.

Historical Context

For centuries, female composers were often overlooked and undervalued in classical music, as women were not encouraged or allowed to pursue careers in the field.

Performer Biography

Vera Kooper, the Dutch pianist on this album, co-founded the Delta Piano Trio in 2013, which has won numerous awards including the Anton Kersjes Prize in 2020.

Recording & Production

The album was recorded in November 2023 at MCO Studio 1 in Hilversum, The Netherlands, using high-quality equipment including Brüel & Kjær 4006 and Schoeps microphones.

Composition History

Many of the pieces on this album, though written by talented composers, are rarely played or recorded, with some having no existing recordings prior to this album.

Album & Artwork

The album title, "She/Her," and its focus on music by 12 female composers, aims to highlight and celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of women in classical music.