<p>Gena Branscombe rose from the depths of great personal tragedy to write what was hailed as one of the finest oratorios of its time. Listen now to her story, and the journey of mezzo-soprano Kathleen Shimeta to preserve Branscombe&apos;s legacy in this century.</p>

L. Viola Kinney

The Ladies Speak explores the lives and legacies of American women classical composers of the 19th and early 20th centuries – a group of pioneers often overlooked by the mainstream classical world. The series will examine the work of Florence Price, Amy Beach, Margaret Ruthven Lang and others, making the case that they should be considered within the pantheon of great music produced by this country.