Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3: A hidden gem!

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Louise Farrenc's Symphony No. 3: A hidden gem!

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Mar 22, 2022

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Her final symphony is one that deserves your attention and is now performed more often. John Banther and James Jacobs discuss the challenges she faced with sexism and the French attitude towards symphonies at the time, what to listen for, influences, and her unique orchestration. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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