Cynthia Cyrus

In this episode, I chat with Professor Cynthia Cyrus. Professor Cyrus is a distinguished musicologist at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music, where she has been a faculty member since 1994. Renowned for her groundbreaking research on women’s contributions to medieval and Renaissance music, Professor Cyrus has reshaped our understanding of women’s roles in musical literacy and convent life. Her acclaimed publications include The Scribes for Women’s Convents in Late Medieval Germany and Received Medievalisms: A Cognitive Geography of Viennese Women’s Convents. Beyond her historical research, she explores the intersection of Shakespeare and music, uncovering fascinating connections between literature and modern musical expression. A dedicated educator and scholar, Professor Cyrus’s work continues to illuminate the ways music links the past to the present.