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

33 min • 22 mars 2022

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.

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