Nanna Liebmann facts for kids
Nanna Magdalene Liebmann (born September 27, 1849 – died May 11, 1935) was a very important Danish musician. She was a music teacher, a music critic (someone who writes about music), a concert organizer, and a composer. A composer is someone who writes music. Nanna Liebmann helped shape the music scene in Denmark during her time.
Early Life and Education
Nanna Liebmann was born in Denmark. She loved music from a young age. She went to The Royal Danish Academy of Music, which is a famous music school. There, she studied with many well-known teachers like J.P.E. Hartmann and Niels W. Gade. These teachers helped her become a skilled musician.
While studying, she met another composer named Axel Liebmann. They fell in love and got married in 1874. Sadly, Axel passed away not long after they were married. This was a very difficult time for Nanna. To take care of herself and her child, she focused on writing music and teaching others.
A Life in Music
Nanna Liebmann spent most of her life dedicated to music. She wrote many musical pieces between 1869 and 1914. Her music included songs and pieces for the piano. Besides composing, she also wrote reviews about music for a newspaper called Dannebrog. This meant she shared her opinions on concerts and new music with the public.
She also worked as a music educator, teaching music to students. This helped her share her knowledge and passion for music with the next generation. Her work as a concert promoter meant she helped organize musical performances, bringing music to more people.
Notable Works
Nanna Liebmann wrote many different types of music. Most of her pieces were songs or works for the piano. Here are some examples of her compositions:
- Syv sange til tyske tekster (Seven songs to German texts) 1885
- Syv sange (Seven songs) 1885
- Minnelieder (Love songs) 1903
- Fem sange (Five songs) 1904
- Thema med Variationer (Theme with Variations for piano) 1910
- Thème passioneè (Passionate Theme for piano) 1910
- Théme passionné et Variations (Passionate Theme and Variations) 1911
- Intermezzo i h-mol (Intermezzo in B minor for piano) 1911
- Vals i D (Waltz in D for piano) 1912
- Preludium i a-mol (Prelude in A minor for piano) 1912
Nanna Liebmann passed away on May 11, 1935. She left behind a legacy as a talented composer, a dedicated teacher, and an important figure in Danish music.
