Kate Kennedy's 'Cello' is part memoir, part musical detective story
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The Trailblazing Journey of a Female Cello Virtuoso
This chapter explores the groundbreaking career of Lise Christiane, the first female professional cello soloist from Paris in the 1840s. It examines the gender biases she encountered and her efforts to redefine the perception of women in classical music while influencing notable composers like Felix Mendelssohn.
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