Louise Farrenc, 1804-1875 : composer, performer, scholar / by Bea Friedland.

Author/creator Friedland, Bea
Format Book
Publication InfoAnn Arbor, MI : UMI Research Press, ©1980.
Descriptionx, 269 pages, 11 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits, music ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesStudies in musicology ; no. 32
Studies in musicology ; no. 32. ^A163772
Contents Part I: Biography, professional activity, contemporary opinion. Family history -- Youth into maturity -- The middle years: 1840-1850 -- The middle years: 1850 - 1860 -- Prix chartier -- Le tresor des pianistes -- The last years -- Part II: The music. Piano music -- Chamber music -- Orchestral music -- Epilogue: an appraisal -- Appendix I: List of works and discography -- Appendix II: Thematic catalogs.
Abstract Louise Farrenc was a highly regarded composer, pianist, and teacher at the Paris Conservatoire for 30 years. She famously demanded, and received, equal pay to her male colleagues at the Conservatoire. Her notable works include three symphonies and the Nonet. After her daughter's death in 1859, she stopped composing and focused on editing Le třsor des pianistes. This book provides a comprehensive look at Farrenc's life as a composer of symphonies and chamber music, and her role as a professor at the Paris Conservatoire.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 255-261) and index.
Genre/formThematic catalogs (Music)
LCCN 80022465
ISBN0835711110
ISBN9780835711111

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.F268 F7 1980 ✔ Available Place Hold