One For The (Classical) Ages

By Elle Mann

Published June 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM MDT

Critically acclaimed composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery.

Who's to say what music today would be like if classical music never had it's shining moment? There is no doubt about the influence of this timeless genre. So for this Double XX episode, we will be picking from certain points of history (some nearly 300 years ago) where women showed off their composing skills. By the end, you'll have had just a small taste of the women of classical music have achieved thus far!

Intro Music:
Happy Moggie- Louke's beats

Playlist:
Nocturne- Lili Boulanger

Break Away V- Jessie Montgomery

Sonata per Cembalo in A Major- Marianna Martines

6 Romances sans paroles- Cecile Chaminade

Symphony No. 1: Presto- Florence Beatrice Price

Outro Song:
Piano Quintet No.2 in E- Louise Farrenc

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Elle Mann

My name is Elle Mann and I am the host of Double XX and co-host of Sang Your Face Off on KISU. I was born and raised here in Pocatello, Idaho. My hobbies include hiking, running, skiing, reading, traveling, hanging out with friends and family, and playing the guitar. I have been working at KISU for a little over a year now, and look forward to continuing my career in radio. Make sure to check out Double XX this summer on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.!

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