Back in 2018, the Song of the Lark (https://songofthelarkblog.com/2018/03/07/emma-steiner-conductor-composer-miner/) blog posted on the fascinating life and careers of Emma Steiner (1856-1929), conductor, composer and miner!
Yes, a remarkable life, and a good example of the repressive 19thC attitudes toward women whose aspirations went beyond the kitchen and the darning needle. Little wonder that she was a 'difficult' woman!