It was under the reign of the Sun King that the first French female opera composer, Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665–1729), was born. 
By Clara Gallière
A virtuoso harpsichordist and organist, a bright improviser, and a prolific composer, Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre pursued her musical career with a blend of originality and talent that did not escape the notice of King Louis XIV. Read on to discover the soundtrack of her life.
Prelude: A child prodigy with a musical inheritance
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