20/01/2025
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In 1845, Lise Cristiani made history by embarking on a European tour as a cellist, sparking outrage and excitement in equal measure. „A female cellist, that’s the last straw!“ the press exclaimed. The Wiener Allgemeine Musikzeitung even wrote, „These are the fruits of feminism!“ But Cristiani didn’t just break norms – she shattered them, becoming one of the first women to challenge the male-dominated world of classical music. 💪
And she wasn’t alone! Other incredible cellists like Guilhermina Suggia, Beatrice Harrison, and later Jacqueline du Pré continued her legacy, proving that women can hold their own in classical music and beyond. These trailblazers paved the way for women to finally be seen and heard in the classical music world. 🙌🎶
Although women were making waves as soloists, they were still kept out of most orchestras for years. They had no choice but to form their own all-female ensembles to perform and prove their worth.
It wasn’t until the late 20th century that women were allowed into major orchestras. The Berlin Philharmonic opened its doors to women in 1982, and the Vienna Philharmonic followed suit in 1997. These milestones marked a huge step forward in the fight for equality in classical music! 🙏
It was truly heartwarming to see so many talented women in the orchestra during my time with the Bursa Symphony Orchestra in Turkey. We even performed an encore, A Prayer for Peace by Hanna Havrylets, with only women on the five cello parts!
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