Melissa Elsman, Contralto and Mike Ring, pianist, will be presenting the lecture and musical performance: La Femme Vaillante: Reviving the Remarkable Musical Legacy of Augusta Holmès.

Nineteenth century Parisian composer, Augusta Holmès, was famous during her lifetime. She was both highly admired and criticized for composing large scale works, as this was considered “masculine” and inappropriate for a woman. Despite her colossal achievements, she is rarely talked about today. Come learn about her life, why her music is so important, and enjoy the music!

This concert will be presented at the Concord Public Library.