In this episode, we journey into the extraordinary, and often misunderstood life of Barbara Strozzi, one of the Baroque era’s boldest musical voices. Born in 1619 to a world that didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for ambitious women, Barbara carved out a career as a composer, performer, and intellectual at a time when women were expected to stay silent.

But behind the arias and accolades was a woman navigating a precarious social position - unmarried, a mother, and often the target of scandalous gossip. We’ll explore the myths, the music, and the real woman behind the manuscripts: a composer whose work explored love, desire, and the inner lives of women with a voice that still resonates today.

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