Classical Breakdown

Emilie Mayer; Rediscovering a celebrated 19th-century composer

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She didn't have a typical upbringing like other composers, and forged her own way with private teachers and determination. John Banther and Evan Keely explore the wide range of repertoire she composed, from symphonies to songs, and look at events that changed the trajectory of her life and career.
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