We’ll be back in autumn for the second part of our 2024 series!
Saturday, 12th October - 7.30 p.m.
NOSTALGIA. A Journey through Memories
Sunday, 17th November - 3.00 p.m.
SONGS OF MIGRATION. Composers bridging cultures
Sunday, 15th December - 6.00 p.m.
WINTER TALES. Ice & Mythology
FORGOTTEN FEMALE COMPOSERS SERIES, started in December 2022, is an ongoing concert series in Berlin directed by Lysistrata Chamber Collective.
Through this series, we aim to provide a platform to showcase contemporary female composers and, at the same time, to liberate unjustly forgotten female artists of the past from their shadowy existence and to normalise performances of works by female composers. Our concert programs are specially melded around a theme of choice, as to present to our public a relatable topic while featuring the works of these high-quality female composers, telling their inspiring life stories in an informal salon-style atmosphere which creates a welcoming atmosphere for all kind of listeners.
Dedicated exclusively to classical music composed by female composers, from the past to the present, this is a place for curious minds to listen to new music, discover new stories, reflect on what can yet be learnt from history and from stories that are still untold.
Lysistrata Chamber Collective
Anna Schors, mezzo-soprano
Rachel Susser, flute
Lillia Keyes, cello
Lucia Brighenti, piano
The project and members in detail here.
(german version here).
A 1781 Collective Partnered Event.
PAST PROGRAMS:
2024:
CITY SOUNDSCAPES. Inspired by urban spaces
SONGS OF THE FOREST. Exploring the sounds of nature
2023:
MYTHS & FAIRYTALES. Ancient stories brought to life
A JOURNEY. Traveling the inner and outer world
ROOTS. Connecting folk music of the world
LISTEN HERE or on SOUNDCLOUD
Undine Smith Moore, Afro-American Suite (1969) for flute, cello & piano
Nobody Knows the Trouble I See, Lord Brothers Will You Pray for Me and Help Me to Drive Ole Satan Away
I Heard the Preaching of the Elder, Preaching the Word of God
Who is that Yonder?, Oh, It Looks Like My Lord, Coming in a Cloud
Shout All Over God's Heaven
Recorded Live at ROOTS concert (30 September)
Performers:
Rachel Susser, flute
Lillia Keyes, cello
Lucia Brighenti, piano
Valerie Coleman, Fanmi Imèn (2018) for flute & piano
Recorded Live at ROOTS concert (30 September)
Performers:
Rachel Susser, flute
Lucia Brighenti, piano
Clara Schumann, Am Strande (1840)
Clara Schumann, Liebst du um Schönheit (1841)
Amy Beach, Springtime (1929)
Recorded Live
Performers:
Anna Schors, mezzo-soprano
Lucia Brighenti, piano
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