Pauline Viardot is often remembered for the incredible voice she possessed and noted for her (supposed lack of) beauty, but she was also a prominent composer of her era.

In our first concert of 2021, Tenth Muse will celebrate Viardot’s forgotten works on the 200th anniversary of her birth. Join us at ‘Ugly Beauty’ for an exploration of the whole person: composer, singer and influential figure — Pauline Viardot was so much more than her appearance (and influence on the men around her) and she deserves to be celebrated as such.

Come and discover why she was called "the ant" by her family, and hear why Franz Liszt declared that, with Pauline Viardot, the world had finally found a woman composer of genius. Little did Liszt know that she was part of a whole generation of women composers writing exceptional works, a selection of which you can hear on the night.

Join us as we celebrate Pauline Viardot, her sister Maria Malibran, and their contemporaries, and remind ourselves of the role in music history that women have always played.

Tickets for this event will be offered on a sliding scale basis, with suggested prices being:

$35 - Standard
$20 - Concession
$10 - Student

More information about choosing a ticket value can be found through this booking link. We do not want finances to be a barrier in you attending this concert — please get in touch via our contact page if you would like to discuss any aspect of this further.

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