: Barbara Strozzi was one of the few women in 17th-century Venice to publish her own music, eventually becoming the most prolific composer of secular vocal music in the city.
: Recent highlights include mesmerising versions by mezzo-soprano Maya Amir and violinist Jorge Jiménez . che_si_puo_fare
: The piece inspired a major multimedia exhibition by Turner Prize nominee Helen Cammock titled Che si può fare . The project explored the power of women's voices across history and won the Max Mara Prize for Women . : Barbara Strozzi was one of the few
: The aria is characterized by its lamenting tone, utilizing dissonance and ornamentation to illustrate lyrics about "intractable stars" and a lack of pity from the gods. Where to Experience It The project explored the power of women's voices
: Scores for different voice types and instruments (like lute or violin) are available on IMSLP and 8notes .
