Elizabeth Joanetta Catherine von Hagen facts for kids
Elizabeth Joanetta Catherine von Hagen (born in 1750, died in 1809) was a talented musician from the Netherlands. She was a pianist, a music teacher, and a composer. She moved to the United States and spent her life there, sharing her love for music.
Her Life Story
Elizabeth was born in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. She married Peter Albrecht von Hagen, who was also a musician. He played the violin and organ, and he composed music too.
In 1774, Elizabeth and Peter moved across the ocean to America. They settled in Charleston, South Carolina. They started a family there, having a son named Peter Albrecht von Hagen, Jr. around 1780. They later had a daughter and another son.
The family then moved to New York City and later to Boston in 1796. They were very busy! They taught music, wrote their own songs, published music for others, performed concerts, and even managed concerts. Elizabeth von Hagen passed away in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Her Music and Compositions
Elizabeth von Hagen wrote music, especially for the piano. She was also known for composing and arranging music for plays and shows. It can sometimes be tricky to know exactly which pieces were written by Elizabeth or by other members of her musical family.
