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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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Mar 7, 2024 · With more than 460 pieces of music to her name, Fanny Mendelssohn was one of the most sensational creative minds of 19th century Germany. Here are the 10 best pieces she wrote, ranked.
Jun 30, 2023 · Fanny Mendelssohn was a remarkable composer and pianist who left an indelible mark on the world of music during the Romantic era. Born in 1805 in Hamburg, Germany, she was the eldest sibling of a distinguished musical family.
- Celeste Neill
Mar 8, 2024 · Fanny Mendelssohn was a truly great composer, but she faced an almost overwhelming set of obstacles to getting her work published. Fanny Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg on 14 November 1805 and learned to play the piano when she was a child.
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Composer Fanny Hensel (1805–1847) lived for much of her life in the shadow of her more famous brother, Felix Mendelssohn. Most of her works were known only to her family and her immediate circle of acquaintances, but renewed interest in the music of women composers led to the rediscovery of her works and convinced many researchers and ...