Maestra

What if the story of classical music we've inherited is only half the story? Maestra uncovers the women whose brilliance shaped a millennium of sound

From the medieval visionary Hildegard von Bingen and the Romantic-era composer Fanny Hensel to the electronic pioneer Delia Derbyshire and contemporary composer Judith Weir, join Laura Hamer on a 1000-year journey to uncover the remarkable women who made classical music as we know it today.

In Maestra, we hear of women in every major period of classical music, discovering how they created, innovated and persevered despite the social, cultural and institutional barriers often in their way. With Laura as our guide, we explore the worlds they inhabited, the music they wrote and the lasting influence they have on one of the world's greatest artistic traditions.

Perfect for music lovers everywhere, Maestra celebrates the wonder of classical music through the unsung women who shaped it.