Farrenc’s symphony is as impressively energetic and structurally satisfying as any of Mendelssohn’s or Schumann’s symphonies – so does that make it “male” or “female”? Who cares? Enjoy getting to know ...

Making her H&H debut, conductor Laurence Equilbey cannily paired Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral,” with Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3 ‘She’s a French composer from the 19th century, around the time ...

19th-century French composer and equality campaigner Louise Farrenc sees her famed cello sonata reimagined for violin and string ensemble in a new arrangement by Esther Abrami and Her Ensemble. The ...

The conductor pays tribute to Louise Farrenc, a composer whose works deserve a place in symphonic programmes and in the discography I always love to keep an ‘ear’ out for rare and undervalued works.

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Mozart Piano Concertos Vol. 5 by ...

Kirill Gerstein and Ferenc Rados play Mozart; the French composer’s symphonies are a revelation; and it’s back to the Royal Albert Hall… Playing piano four hands – two people, one piano – is among the ...

Music from the 19th and 20th centuries fills the program for the third concert of The Orion Ensemble's 29th season, featuring works by Schoenfield, Still and Tchaikovsky at three venues: New England ...

Throughout March, the Evening Standard is running a special series to mark Women’s History Month, covering everything from forgotten female heroes to the brilliant women of today. Born in Paris in ...

Celebrating women in classical music with a concert from Poland.

Are you familiar with composer Louise Farrenc's music? The Romantic-era Parisian musician lived from 1804-1875, and was a virtuoso pianist, teacher, and composer of three symphonies, chamber music, ...