Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Music
First Advisor
Catherine Coppola
Second Advisor
Michele Cabrini
Academic Program Adviser
Philip Ewell
Abstract
Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn are known most commonly for their associations with their male counterparts, and often have their identities and accomplishments overshadowed by these men. This thesis shines a light on these women, uncovering the struggles with gender, agency, and societal expectations.
Recommended Citation
Baltonado, Juella, "Out of the Shadows: Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, and the Will to Persist" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/160