Isidora Zegers facts for kids
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Isidora Zegers Montenegro (born January 1, 1803 – died July 14, 1869) was a talented musician and composer from Spain. She is famous for helping to shape the music and culture of Chile in the 1800s.
Her Life Story
Isidora Zegers was born in Madrid, Spain. She learned to sing and play many instruments, including the harp, guitar, and piano. She also studied how to compose music in Paris, France.
In 1823, she moved to Chile with her father. He had a job with the government's foreign affairs department.
Isidora married twice. In 1826, she married Colonel William Vic Tupper. He passed away in a battle. Later, in 1835, she married Jorge Huneeus. She had two children, including a son who became a lawyer and politician.
Isidora Zegers was a very important person in the music world. In 1826, she helped start the Philharmonic Society of Santiago. This group promoted music in the city. In 1852, she was made the honorary president of the National Academy of Music.
She also used her musical talents to help others. She sang and organized musical events to raise money for charities.
Later in her life, Isidora became ill. In 1862, she moved to the city of Copiapó in Chile. She hoped the warmer climate there would help her feel better.
Her Music and Compositions
Isidora Zegers wrote many musical pieces. Most of her compositions were for voice and piano, or just for piano. She wrote many of these when she was studying in Paris. Some of her songs were in French.
She also wrote five musical pieces during her time in Chile. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Figure de Trenis
- La Bedlam
- La Camilla
- La Mercedes y Le Calif de Bagdad
- Valze per Maximino
- Romance
- Les Regrets d'une bergère
- La Coquette fixée
- La Absence y les tombeau violés
You can even find some of her music recorded on a CD called Isidora Zegers y su tiempo.
See also
In Spanish: Isidora Zegers Montenegro para niños
