Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre

Welcome back to Between the Barlines! I am your host, Dr. Maeve Berry. Today we’re shining a spotlight on a remarkable composer, virtuoso harpsichordist, and trailblazing woman in music history: Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre. This is the story of talent, patronage, and persistence—a woman who stood at the intersection of genius and history during one of the most lavish cultural moments in France.Pieces mentioned:Pièces de Clavecin (1687): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9kJj0DnEGwCéphale et Procris: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n-fKicx0s_u1BAvNXobUqFIIQZvuic7PIViolin Sonata No. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlttRY_mN-gJudith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voPJSI4tOzgEsther: https://youtu.be/y5Sc_3wNNtk?si=PNsDWpxN2GWk01x3