‘They deserve a place in history’: music teacher makes map of female composers

Interactive tool features more than 500 women who are often forgotten in the classical music world

Two siblings, both considered child prodigies, dazzled audiences across Europe together in the 18^th 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.