Franz #Liszt, one of the greatest innovators of the 19th century, essentially created the #symphonic poem genre. These works weave philosophy into music, creating rich stories through orchestral sound. Die Ideale is a shining example, yet it’s less appreciated than Les Préludes. #classicalmusic

Ethel Smyth’s The Prison (1930) is a profound oratorio for soprano, baritone, choir, and orchestra. It explores the inner dialogue of a dying prisoner as he seeks freedom and spiritual peace. A hidden gem of late Romanticism.
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It's incomprehensible that this composer has been ignored for so long. Juliette Dilon's Contes fantastiques de Hoffmann is a genius suite filled with poetic depth, thundering virtuosity and musical imagery. One of the sections is fantastically performed by Neuburger. @womencomposers @classicalmusic

Hummel may be forgotten, but his music is anything but dull. Check out his 'Rondo Brillant Op. 56'—full of charm and virtuosic flair that bridges the music of his teacher Mozart with Chopin. #ClassicalMusic Link in comments

Marie Jaëll began her #piano studies at eight. In 1862, she won first prize at the Conservatoire de Paris. Her first #pianoconcerto, composed in 1877 and dedicated to #Saint-Saëns is a lyrical, virtuoso work, it features piano writing in the tradition of #Liszt and a rich, thrilling orchestral part.