Emma Wooge facts for kids
Emma Wooge was a talented German composer and singer. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, on April 2, 1857. Emma lived a long life, passing away on April 13, 1935. She is remembered for her beautiful music and her powerful singing voice.
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Emma Wooge's Early Life and Training
Emma Wooge loved music from a young age. She studied with two important teachers, Eduard Behm and Richard J. Eichberg. These lessons helped her become a skilled musician.
Emma Wooge's Singing Career
Emma Wooge was a mezzo-soprano singer. This means she had a lower female singing voice. From 1880 to 1882, she sang at the Hamburg State Opera.
In 1882, she sang in a special concert. It was for the "Brahms Requiem," a famous piece by Johannes Brahms. Emma met Brahms during this time in Hamburg.
After Hamburg, Emma moved to Darmstadt in 1883. She sang at the Hoftheater there for two years. Then, she moved to the Leipzig municipal theatre. She worked in Leipzig from August 18, 1885, to July 1, 1886.
Emma Wooge as a Teacher
After her singing career, Emma Wooge moved to Berlin. She became a singing teacher there. She taught music to others until she passed away.
Emma Wooge's Musical Compositions
Emma Wooge also wrote her own music. These are called compositions. She wrote pieces for the piano and for singers.
Piano Music
- Lyric Wise Men, opus 11
- Three Pieces, opus 6
Vocal Music
- Four Songs, opus 1
- Four Songs, opus 2
- Leave the Child (for 2 voices and piano or organ)
- The Most Beautiful Sight, opus 18 (with different words)
- Opus 5 (a collection of songs)
- Three Baptisms, opus 10
- Three Duets
- Three Songs, opus 7
- Three Travel Thoughts
- Two Christmas Carols, opus 12 (for 1 or 2 voices)
