Breaking my silence: piano works of Ethel Smyth, Henriëtte Bosmans, Jennifer Higdon, Eve Beglarian, and Annea Lockwood

Breaking My Silence is a passionate and transformative recording project that seeks to cast a spotlight on the often overlooked contributions of women composers in classical music, with a special focus on those from the LGBTQ+ community. This project emerged from a keen awareness of the gender imbalances in the classical piano repertoire. It actively confronts the historical predominance of male composers while also intersecting with the personal narrative of LGBTQ+ identity.

Centered on the piano works of Ethel Smyth, Henriëtte Bosmans, Jennifer Higdon, Eve Beglarian, and Annea Lockwood, the project aims to showcase the remarkable talent and creativity of women in the arts. Each piece in this curated selection reflects the unique voice of its composer, contributing to their varied historical and biographical contexts to the broader musical narrative.

Breaking My Silence strives to bring these compositions to the fore of classical performance, advocating for a diverse and inclusive musical landscape. This project serves as an invitation to recognize, honor, and celebrate the contributions of women and LGBTQ+ artists, fostering meaningful conversations and progressive change in the classical music community and society