Think about how gender roles affected the musical lives of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel ?and Clara Wieck Schumann. How did these roles affect their careers (or lack thereof) in performance and composition? Be prepared to discuss how specific works support your answers.

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1 Historical Context During the 19th century societal norms dictated strict gender roles with women expected to prioritize domestic duties over professional pursuits Women composers and performers fac... View the full answer