Amanda Röntgen-Maier facts for kids
Amanda Röntgen-Maier (born February 20, 1853 – died July 15, 1894) was a talented Swedish violinist and composer. She made history as the first woman to graduate in music direction from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in 1872. This was a big achievement for women in music at the time!
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About Amanda Röntgen-Maier
Early Life and Musical Training
Amanda Maier grew up in a musical family in Landskrona, Sweden. She showed her musical talent very early. Her father taught her how to play the violin and piano first.
When she was sixteen, Amanda started studying at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. There, she learned many things. She studied violin, organ, piano, and cello. She also learned about composing music and harmony.
Becoming a Composer and Performer
Amanda played violin concerts in Sweden and other countries. She continued her music studies in Leipzig, Germany. She learned more about composing and improved her violin skills.
During this time, she wrote some important pieces. These included a violin sonata, a piano trio, and a violin concerto. Her violin concerto was played for the first time in 1875. Amanda herself was the solo violinist, and people loved it!
Marriage and Musical Salons
In Leipzig, Amanda met Julius Röntgen, who was a German-Dutch pianist and composer. He was also the son of her violin teacher. Amanda and Julius got married in 1880 in Landskrona. They then moved to Amsterdam.
After getting married, Amanda stopped performing in public concerts. But she kept composing music. She and Julius often hosted musical gatherings at their home. Famous musicians like Nina and Edvard Grieg, Anton Rubinstein, and Johannes Brahms sometimes attended these events. Amanda also became good friends with Ethel Smyth, another composer. They wrote letters to each other until Amanda passed away.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1887, Amanda Röntgen-Maier became ill. She and Julius traveled to places like Nice and Davos for her health. Her last major piece of music was a piano quartet in E minor. She wrote it during a trip to Norway in 1891.
Amanda died in 1894 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Even though she passed away young, her music is still remembered.
Her Music
Here are some of Amanda Röntgen-Maier's important musical works:
- Sonata in B Minor for Violin and Piano (published in Stockholm, 1878)
- Six Pieces for Piano and Violin (published in Leipzig, 1879)
- Dialogues: Small Piano Pieces (written with Julius Röntgen, published in Leipzig, 1882)
- String Quartet in A major (written in 1877, finished by B. Tommy Andersson in 2018)
Legacy
In 2018, a string quartet was formed by musicians from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. They named it the Maier Quartet, honoring Amanda.
See also
In Spanish: Amanda Röntgen-Maier para niños
