THE BIG LIST

The BIG LIST of Women Composers is an ever-expanding list featuring more than 7,500 women composers (and counting). From pre-medieval composers to 21st century singer-songwriters, pick a country, a century, a music genre: you will find a woman there!

The Big List of Women composers is on constant update. Please get in touch by email at info@donne-uk.org if you have further information about composers, or if you'd like to suggest new names.

Every entry's provenance is documented in our methodology - see how this database is researched and verified.