Louise Haenel de Cronenthall facts for kids
Louise Augusta Marie Julia Haenel de Cronenthall (born January 18, 1839 – died March 9, 1896) was a talented German composer. She spent much of her life creating music in France.
Her Life Story
Louise Haenel de Cronenthall was born in Naumburg, Germany. Her father, Franz Julius Hänel, was a piano maker. When she was 17, Louise moved to Paris, France. She went there to study music at a famous school called the Conservatoire.
At the Conservatoire, Louise learned from many great teachers. She studied music theory with Alexandre Joseph Désiré Tariot. Camille-Marie Stamaty taught her piano. Auguste-Joseph Franchomme taught her cello. Jules Demersseman taught her flute and how to compose music. In 1862, she married Léonce du Trousset.
Louise was recognized for her amazing work. She received a special medal at the Paris World Fair in 1867. She passed away in Paris.
Her Music
Louise Haenel de Cronenthall was a very busy composer. She wrote many different kinds of musical pieces. Here are some of her well-known compositions:
- La nuit d'épreuve (The Eight Samples), an opera from 1867
- La Chanson du Thé (The Tea Song)
- Cremonese, a string quartet (music for four string instruments)
- La cinquantaine villageoise (The Golden Peasant Wedding), a symphony
- Salute au printemps (Spring Greeting), a symphony
- La fantastique (The Great), another symphony
- Appolonia, a symphony
- Bonheur pastoral (Pastoral Happiness), a symphony
