Elisabeth Meyer (composer) facts for kids

Katharina Elisabeth Meyer (born July 19, 1859, died July 4, 1927) was a talented Danish composer. She wrote many beautiful songs and was known for her musical gifts.

Who Was Katharina Elisabeth Meyer?

Katharina Elisabeth Meyer was born in a town called Svendborg in Denmark. Her sister, Marie English, was a singer. Katharina started her musical journey early, learning from her mother. She might have also studied with other composers like Hans Jørgen Malling and Ludwig Birkedal Barford. This helped her become the skilled musician she was.

Her Music and Legacy

Katharina Meyer wrote about sixty songs! Imagine writing that many pieces of music. She also composed a larger work called a cantata, which is a type of musical piece for voices and instruments. Sadly, this particular cantata is now lost. Her music often showed her talent for creating lovely melodies.

Some of her known works include:

• The Lark
• Berceuse (a lullaby) for violin and piano
• Naar Duggen falder (which means 'When the Dew Falls') for piano

Katharina Meyer was married and had four children. She passed away in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her music continues to be a part of Denmark's musical history.