Muses Trio: Why we perform and record music by women.
During one rehearsal, over our habitual cup of tea, we chatted about our own experiences as women training and working in the music profession. The notion that there is no worthwhile music composed by women was to us simply ridiculous. However, glancing at the current music exam syllabus and a myriad of event programs, it seems to be believed by teachers, exam boards and performing arts organisations in concert halls all over the world. Music by women composers, living or passed, is rarely heard or taught, despite the treasure trove of music from female composers, both historical and contemporary.
We want ot address that balance. This recording honours trail blazing women composers. Their personal stories of success against all the odds inspire us, and hopefully will inspire a future generation of young women who dare to dream and set the world alight with their musical creativity.
Muses Piano Trio are some of Australia’s leading and most exciting musicians in contemporary classical music, known for their edgy, spine tingling and virtuosic performance style: Christa Powell (violin), Louise King (cello) and Therese Milanovic (piano).
Muses Trio celebrate music composed women, performed by women, and focus on bringing this relatively unknown, yet vastly deserving collection of works to the concert stage. Discovering, inspiring, collaborating, commissioning, connecting and supporting creative women to pursue and share artistic excellence drives the passion and impetus of their artistic focus. Read more at www.musestrio.com.
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