Alexandra Coghlan

Why are women composers still disregarded?

Leah Broad celebrates four pioneering musicians who battled male prejudice throughout the past century – yet the situation remains stubbornly unchanged

Ethel Smyth adopted tweed suits in her desire to be an honorary man. [Bridgeman Images]
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  • Quartet: How Four Women Changed the Musical World

    Leah Broad

    Faber, pp. 480, £20

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