Ethel Smyth
English composer and suffragette
Born
Died
1944
82 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English composer and suffragette, made significant contributions to classical music. Composed operas, orchestral works, and chamber music, showcasing a distinctive style. Gained prominence with the opera 'The Wreckers' and composed the march 'The March of the Women' in support of women's suffrage. Worked closely with prominent figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and participated in suffrage activities.
Composed the opera 'The Wreckers'
Wrote the suffrage anthem 'The March of the Women'
First woman to have an opera staged at Covent Garden
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