Delphine von Schauroth facts for kids
Delphine von Schauroth was a talented German pianist and composer who lived in the 1800s. She was known for her amazing piano skills and for writing beautiful music.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Delphine von Schauroth was born in Magdeburg, Germany, in 1813. She started learning piano at a very young age.
She studied with a famous teacher named Friedrich Kalkbrenner in Paris. When she was just nine years old, in 1822, she played her first big concert in Frankfurt am Main. After that, she went on tours all over Europe, playing in big cities like Paris and London. She became quite famous for her piano playing.
Working with Felix Mendelssohn
A famous composer named Felix Mendelssohn met Delphine in Munich in 1831. He was very impressed by her musical talent. Mendelssohn even said that Delphine helped him write a part of his First Piano Concerto. He thought her part was amazing! He dedicated this important piano concerto to her, which shows how much he respected her as a musician.
Later Life and Career
In 1833, Delphine moved to London after she got married. She continued to perform concerts there. Later, she moved back to Munich and kept composing music. In 1870, she joined a group for composers called the General German Music Association. Delphine von Schauroth passed away in Munich in 1887.
Musical Compositions
Delphine von Schauroth wrote many pieces for the piano. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Song without Words in E major
- Sonata in A minor
- Sonata in E major
- Sonata brilliant in C minor
- Six Songs without Words, Op 18
- Capriccio in B flat minor
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