Elena Asachi facts for kids
Elena Asachi (born Elena Teyber) was a talented musician from Austria. She was born in Vienna on October 30, 1789. Elena became a famous pianist, singer, and composer. A composer is someone who writes music. Her father, Anton Teyber, was also a composer, and her uncle, Franz Teyber, was a concertmaster. She passed away in May 1877 in Iaşi, Romania.
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Who Was Elena Asachi?
Elena Asachi was a very important figure in Romanian music. She helped shape the music scene in Iaşi for many years. Her work as a teacher and composer left a lasting impact.
Early Life and Education
Elena Teyber began her musical journey at a young age. She learned music from her father while growing up in Dresden. Later, she moved to Vienna to continue her studies. There, she learned singing from a famous opera singer named Domenico Donzelli. These early lessons helped her become a skilled musician.
A Talented Musician and Teacher
After finishing her studies, Elena moved to Iaşi. She became a professor at the Iaşi Conservatory in 1827. A conservatory is a special school for music and arts. She was known as a brilliant pianist and a creative composer. Elena taught and performed there for many years, until 1863.
Working with Her Husband
Elena married Gheorghe Asachi, who was also a creative person. They often worked together on different projects. They created songs and plays for the theater. Their teamwork brought many new and exciting works to the stage.
Her Musical Creations
Elena Asachi wrote many different kinds of music. She composed pieces for the stage and also many songs. Her works were popular during her time.
Plays and Vaudevilles
Elena wrote several theatrical works. These were often called "vaudevilles." A vaudeville is a type of play that includes songs and sometimes dances. Here are some of her well-known stage works:
- Fete pastoral des bergers moldaves (A pastoral play about Moldavian shepherds) from 1834.
- Contrabantul (The Smuggler), a comedy-vaudeville from 1837.
- Tiganii (The Gypsies), a vaudeville with songs from 1856.
Songs She Wrote
Elena Asachi also composed many beautiful songs. Some of these were collaborations with her husband, Gheorghe Asachi.
- Ballade moldave (Moldavian Ballad), written with G. Asachi in 1834.
- Se starb, sagst tu (You say it died), from 1837. This song was translated by Elena Asachi herself.
- Song of Society, created with G. Asachi in 1849.
