On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified, legally guaranteeing women the right to vote in the United States. Today’s Beautiful Music is by some baroque era women in music. Today’s Beautiful Music includes a Sonata by Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia played by Infusion Baroque, an aria from Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre’s cantata Le Sommeil d’Ulysse, and a setting of Psalm #6 by Antonio Bembo.
Flute Sonata in F major by Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia – The Virtuosa Series – YouTube
Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre – “Sur une Mer” from cantata “Le Sommeil d’Ulysse” – YouTube