The Concerto (Part 1)
There are few genres of music more exciting than the concerto. A soloist, pitted against the strength of an orchestra, performing a dazzling virtuosic showpiece, exploring the highs and lows of what is possible on their instrument. Throughout history, a concerto performance could be what made or broke a musician's career, leading to new performing opportunities and patrons. Yet, despite the large number of women who wrote and performed concertos (often early life), these life