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Fanny Mendelssohn (14 November 1805 – 14 May 1847) was a German composer and pianist of the early Romantic era who was known as Fanny Hensel after her marriage.
May 10, 2024 · Fanny Mendelssohn (born November 14, 1805, Hamburg [Germany]—died May 14, 1847, Berlin, Prussia) was a German pianist and composer, the eldest sister and confidante of the composer Felix Mendelssohn.
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Jun 30, 2023 · Learn about Fanny Mendelssohn, the eldest sister of Felix Mendelssohn, who composed piano pieces, songs, chamber music, and choral works in the Romantic era. Discover how she overcame societal constraints and performed her music in private salons, and how her legacy is being revived today.
- Celeste Neill
Mar 7, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Fanny Mendelssohn, a 19th century German composer who wrote over 460 pieces of music, despite facing gender discrimination and prejudice. Discover her most sensational creations, from piano sonatas and lieder to string quartets and songs.
Mar 8, 2024 · Learn about Fanny Mendelssohn, a brilliant pianist and composer who faced many challenges to get her music published. Discover how her brother Felix helped her and how her legacy is being rediscovered today.
Nov 21, 2018 · Learn about the life and music of Fanny Mendelssohn, the sister of Felix Mendelssohn and a talented composer in her own right. Discover how she was overlooked, misattributed and rediscovered by musicologists.
We celebrate the genius of underrated Romantic composer and pianist Fanny Mendelssohn, including her best-known chamber, orchestral and instrumental works.
