Mrs Philarmonica Explained

Mrs Philarmonica (fl. 1715) was the pseudonym of an early-18th century English female, Baroque composer. She published a collection of 6 trio sonatas for two violins with violoncello obbligato and continuo, as well as a set of 6 divertimenti for 2 violins, violoncello or harpsichord (or organ) with Richard Meares in London about 1715. Her actual identity is unknown.^[1]

Works

Selected works include:

• Sonatas for two violins with violoncello obbligato and continuo (violone, harpsichord or organ) Vol I. Edited by Barbara Jackson (Clar-Nan Editions, 2002).
• Sonatas for two violins with violoncello obbligato and continuo (violone, harpsichord or organ) Vol II. Edited by Barbara Jackson (Clar-Nan Editions, 2003).
• Sonatas parte seconda: Divertimenti da Camera for 2 violins, violoncello or harpsichord (or organ). Vol. III. Edited by Barbara Jackson (Clar-Nan Editions, 2004).
• Sonatas parte seconda: Divertimenti da Camera for 2 violins, violoncello or harpsichord (or organ). Vol IV. Edited by Barbara Jackson (Clar-Nan Editions Clar-Nan Editions, 2005).
• Trio Sonata in A for 2 violins, violoncello, harpsichord (Louisville, KY: Editions Ars Femina, 2000) (Check worldcat.org for location or borrow from University of Michigan library.)

Notes and References

1. Book: The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. Julie Anne. Sadie. Rhian. Samuel. 1994. W. W. Norton & Company . 9780393034875. 30 November 2010.