Obsidian Baroque
Wonder Women
The Baroque's Forgotten Composers
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
Featuring instrumental works by Anna Bon, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Madame Laschansky, Isabella Leonarda, and others, these performances will go beyond the music itself: each concert will combine live performance with discussion and storytelling, exploring how these women navigated a male-dominated musical world.
Focusing on instrumental chamber music, they will also premiere new works by contemporary female composers for period instruments, connecting the past with today's generation of women composers.
Fri, 16 October 2026
Fenton House, London NW3
5:00pm
£15 - £25 (conc. available)- ➕2 other performances
Full Event Details
Obsidian Baroque presents a concert series celebrating the remarkable women of Baroque music – not just as composers, but as performers, collaborators, and inspirations.
Featuring instrumental works by Anna Bon, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Madame Laschansky, Isabella Leonarda, and others, these performances will go beyond the music itself: each concert will combine live performance with discussion and storytelling, exploring how these women navigated a male-dominated musical world.
Focusing on instrumental chamber music, they will also premiere new works by contemporary female composers for period instruments, connecting the past with today's generation of women composers.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Fenton House, London NW3
Hampstead Grove, London NW3 6RT
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows: