Listen to female composers speaking in these exclusive archive recordings.
Fiona Clampin examines the work of composer Rebecca Clarke for Womanβs Hour in 2004.
Thea Musgrave speaks about encouraging young female students to continue composing.
Rachel Portman speaks to Jenni Murray about her film scores. Recorded in 1997.
Diana Burrell speaks on Woman's Hour about her dislike of the label "Woman Composer".
Emily Howard speaks about her life as a composer on Woman's Hour in 2009.
Lucy Pankhurst on 'Listen to the Band' about juggling careers. Recorded in 2011.
A discussion on female composers for Woman's Hour, recorded in 2006.
Tom Service talks to Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho about her opera L'Amour de loin.
Rachel Portman speaks on Woman's Hour about her process of writing music for films.
One of Britain's most wide ranging composers, interviewed by Tom Service in 2004.
Self-taught pianist growing up in South Korea; Chin's work is now played around the world
Debbie Wiseman has written over 100 scores. Speaking on Woman's Hour about her new album.
Speaking about her career as a horn player and how it influenced her work. Recorded 2010.
Composer Meredith Monk talks about her career on Music Matters. Broadcast in 2005.