Mayer: Piano Trios & Notturno

Featuring

Jutta Ernst
Anne Katharina Schreiber
Kristin von der Goltz
Trio Vivente
Emilie Mayer

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Composer Biography

Emilie Mayer was financially independent after her wealthy father's death in 1840, which allowed her to pursue composition studies.

Composer Biography

Emilie Mayer, born in 1812, was an exceptional personality among female composers of her time, compiling an extensive oeuvre across many musical genres.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Emilie Mayer's compositional style was deliberately based on outstanding classical models, influenced by her studies of works by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Critical Reception

Emilie Mayer successfully established herself as a composer in Berlin, with her first concert of her own works in 1850 being highly acclaimed by critics.

Historical Context

During Emilie Mayer's century, it was widely believed that men possessed the "original creative substance" in music, while women were limited to "secondary formative cultivation."

Composer Biography

Despite her immense productivity, Emilie Mayer was never able to earn a living from her compositions and relied on family support.

Performer Biography

The Trio Vivente, founded in 1992, is known for its vibrancy, clarity, and exceptional homogeneity, with members who are experts in historical performance practice.