In the 19th century, women pursuing musical careers often worked as singers or teachers, with limited options for formal qualifications or eligibility for prizes.
Composer Biography
In 1850, Louise Farrenc successfully negotiated a salary raise at the Paris Conservatoire to match that of her male colleague, Henri Herz, due to her established reputation and support from prominent musical figures.
Composer Biography
After her daughter Victorine's death, Louise Farrenc and her husband Aristide dedicated themselves to creating Le Trésor des pianistes, a 20-volume anthology of historical music.
Composer Biography
Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) was born into the highly artistic Dumont family, which included royal painters and sculptors dating back to the late 17th century.
Performer Biography
The Solistes Européens, Luxembourg, founded in 1989, consists of European musicians from top orchestras who regularly perform, record, and tour across Europe.
Composer Biography
Louise Farrenc was appointed professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire in 1842, becoming the first woman to hold a full professorship in an instrumental department.
Composition History
None of Louise Farrenc's three symphonies or her concert overtures were published during her lifetime.
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