Marianna Martines (1744 –1812) - The Austrian composer learned the piano from the famous Joseph Haydn and went on to perform for the Imperial Court and Empress Maria Theresa herself.
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Clara Schumann (1819-1896) - The wife of pianist Robert Schumann was a distinguished composer herself. At the age of 14, Clara Schumann had already written her piano concert.
Teresa Carreño (1853-1917) - The Venezuelan composer, pianist, and singer wrote at least 40 pieces of music, including the hit song 'Tendeur.'
Amy Beach (1867-1944) - Amy Beach was America's first successful female composer. Some of Beach's famous works include 'Mass in E-flat major' and the 'Gaelic Symphony.'
Ruth Crawford Seeger (1901-1953) - In 1930, the American composer became the first woman to win a Guggenheim Fellowship to travel to Europe.
Rachel Portman (b.1960) - Rachel Portman is yet another successful composer known for scoring films, among which is 2000's 'Chocolat.'
Jocelyn Pook (b.1960) - The English composer's music can be heard on the soundtrack of movies such as 'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999).
Anne Dudley (b.1956) - The English composer is best known for her film scores. In 1998, Dudley won an Oscar for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score for 'The Full Monty.'
Debbie Wiseman (b.1963) - Debbie Wiseman is not only an outstanding composer, but she's also an accomplished conductor.
Phamie Gow (b.1980) - By the age of 19, Gow already had two albums released. As of 2023, she has released 10 albums. Phamie Gow's 'War Song' is one of her most famous compositions.