Beginner’s pluck: Harriet Constable hits the right note with debut

'The Instrumentalist' is a brilliant look at patronage, musical genius, and the power of a patriarchal society

Harriet Constable: 'In 2019 visiting San Francisco, I plucked a book off a shelf and learned that Antonio Vivaldi taught orphan girls in Venice. Some had superstar careers.' Picture: Sophie Davidson 

Harriet was raised in an atmosphere of music.

“Mum was a classical musician, and dad brought in a more jazzy vibe.”