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Isabella Leonarda

Born: 6th September 1620, Novara, Italy

Died: 25th February 1704, Novara, Italy

Nationality: Italian

Isabella Leonarda was an Italian composer from Novara. At the age of 16, she entered the Collegio di Sant'Orsola, an Ursuline convent, where she stayed for the remainder of her life. Leonarda is most renowned for the numerous compositions that she created during her time at the convent, making her one of the most productive female composers of her time.

Further Reading: Leonarda

Interview, Christina Pluhar on Wonder Women

The Austrian early instrumentalist and conductor talks about her new album of works by Renaissance women composers, and focusing on female perspectives.

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