Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) was a prolific composer of secular chamber music, publishing eight volumes of her works, more than most men of her time period. She composed almost exclusively for voice and continuo, with just one volume including works with ensembles, and she never composed nor sang opera.

Much of the information this season comes from Karin Pendle's Women and Music: A History.

Musical clips performed by Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano, Andrew Schucker, countertenor, and Ellen Rissinger, piano:

• Spesso per entro al petto (found in Women Composers – A Heritage of Song High Voice * Low Voice)
• Amore è bandito (found in 24 Italian Songs & Arias by Women Composers)
• Sul Rodano severo
• I baci (duet with Andrew and Toni)

Recorded at Morningstar Studios in Norristown, PA.

"Exactly" Counter - Ellen 1 (3), Toni 0 (1)

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So Lit Song Lit is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.

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You can follow Toni Marie on Facebook at Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano and Instagram @ToniMariePalmertree

Andrew Schucker is a student of Toni Marie Palmertree.

Coming up on September 6, it's CSI's Season 10 Mainstage opening concert, Grown from a Miracle. Join as a live studio audience member in Cincinnati, or stream, 7:00-8:15pm Eastern Time, from anywhere on 90.9 WGUC.