Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre *III 17 1665 — The Life You Give

Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, also known as Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre or Elisabeth Jacquet, Elisabeth also spelled Élisabeth, (baptized March 17, 1665) in Paris, France, is the composer, harpsichordist, and organist, who was the first woman to compose an opera in France. Elisabeth Jacquet was born into a family of artisans that included… Continue reading Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre *III 17 1665 — The Life You Give