Charlotte Wilhelmina Franziska Brandes facts for kids
Charlotte Wilhelmina Franziska Brandes (Minna) (21 May 1765 – 13 June 1788) was a very talented German artist. She was a singer, a pianist, an actress, and she also composed her own music. Minna was born in Berlin and became famous for her amazing skills.
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Minna Brandes: A Young Star
Minna Brandes came from a family of performers. Her mother, Esther Charlotte Brandes, was a well-known actress. Her father, Johann Christian Brandes, was a playwright who wrote plays. Minna traveled around Europe with her parents. She started performing on stage when she was very young. This early start helped her become a skilled artist.
Her Musical Education
Minna worked hard to develop her musical talents. She studied music in different cities. In Weimar, she learned from a teacher named Hönecke. She also studied piano with Christoph Transchel in Dresden. For singing, she had lessons from Muriottini in Dresden. She also learned from famous singers like Gertrud Elisabeth Mara. Minna's voice was incredible; she could sing across three octaves!
A Successful Career
After finishing her studies, Minna Brandes became a professional. She worked as both a singer and an actress. She performed successfully in royal courts and opera houses. People loved to hear her sing and watch her act. She also started writing her own songs and piano pieces. After 1782, Minna lived in Hamburg. She continued her artistic work there until she passed away.
Minna's Musical Works
Minna Brandes created many beautiful pieces of music. She wrote works for the piano. She also composed songs in both Italian and German. After her death, her music was collected and published. A music director named Friedrich Hoenicke helped with this. Her collected works were called A Musical Legacy. This publication helped keep her music alive.
Here are some of the compositions by Minna Brandes:
- Allegro
- Harvest song, Allegretto
- To the Nightingale, Lento
- May Song, Allegretto
- Winter Song, Andante Moderato
- The dream, Adagio
- The old farmer and his son, Andante
- Spring Song, Andante
- Sigh, Largo
- Cavatina Larghetto, for two horns in F, flute, bassoon, two violins, viola, soprano, bass, harpsichord
- Duetto for soprano and orchestra
- Largo for orchestra
