Interactive tool features more than 500
Women who are often forgotten in the classical
music world
![‘They deserve a place in history’: music teacher makes map of female composers](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/8fd20abf6ca112a687295f84e9e6fa5b2d5d4ff2/0_290_3953_2371/master/3953.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctZGVmYXVsdC5wbmc&enable=upscale&s=cf618fc70396e57d4d0bb743f07153e5)
Two siblings, both considered child prodigies, dazzled audiences across Europe together in the 18th century, leaving a trail of positive reviews in their wake. But while Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart went on to be celebrated as one of the world’s greatest composers, the accomplishments of his sister – Maria Anna – were quickly forgotten after she was forced to halt her career when she came of age.
However, a new tool is seeking to cast a spotlight on female composers throughout the ages, pushing back against the sexism, stigmatisation and societal norms that have long rendered them invisible.