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More than a Woman

Revealing the Women Who Shaped Music - Behind the Scenes & Beyond the Notes

More than a Woman

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Performing on a variety of fascinating instruments, Sounds Historical put women at the centre of their latest programme and introduce you to some remarkable females who left a tangible musical legacy in many ways - from patrons to poets, printers to publishers and composers, students and scribes. Including Isabella d'Este, Anne of Denmark, Anne Boleyn, Lady Russell Countess of Bedford, Jane Pickering, Isabella Leonarda, Elizabeth Herbert Countess of Pembroke and Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.

  • festival Birmingham Heritage Week, Sutton Coldfield
  • date Sat, 20 September 2025
  • location Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield
  • time 6:30pm
  • ticket £20
  • 6 other performances

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Performing on a variety of fascinating instruments, Sounds Historical put women at the centre of their latest programme and introduce you to some remarkable females who left a tangible musical legacy in many ways - from patrons to poets, printers to publishers and composers, students and scribes. Including Isabella d'Este, Anne of Denmark, Anne Boleyn, Lady Russell Countess of Bedford, Jane Pickering, Isabella Leonarda, Elizabeth Herbert Countess of Pembroke and Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.

Venue Details & Map

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield
69 Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield B74 2NU

Other performances

In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:


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