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Faculty Mentor

Dr. Merilee Klemp

Description

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) was a prolific composer, performer, and teacher of art music in Romantic-era France. Widely regarded during her lifetime for her incredible natural talent and hard work, her compositions fell into obscurity after her death due to general disinterest in women’s contributions to art. As Louise Farrenc started to become more recognized in the later 20th century, efforts were focused on reviving her instrumental works, but little is known about her choral and vocal pieces to this day.

Publication Date

2024

Keywords

Louise Farrenc, composer, music, France

Disciplines

Composition | Music Education | Women's Studies

Louise Farrenc: A Woman Composer's Voice Rising out of Obscurity

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