Susanna Nerantzi facts for kids

Susanna Nerantzi (Greek: Σουζάνα Νεράντζη) was a talented Greek musician. She was a pianist and a composer. She was active during the 1830s and 1840s. She might have been born on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Susanna is known as the first modern Greek female composer whose works were recorded.

She studied music in Corfu, another Greek island. Her teacher was Nikolaos Mantzaros. He taught her how to play the piano and how to compose music. Her musical pieces were published in Milan, Italy, in 1839. A famous publisher named Francesco Lucca released them.

Some of Susanna Nerantzi's original music is still around today. You can find some of her works at the Music Museum. This museum is part of the Philharmonic Society of Corfu.

What Music Did Susanna Nerantzi Write?

Susanna Nerantzi composed several pieces for the piano. Here are some of her known works:

• Les souvenirs (meaning 'The Memories') – This was her Op. 26.
• Fantasia sulla romanza 'Il lago di Como (meaning 'Fantasy on the romance 'Lake Como) – This was her Op. 27.
• Regret pour la patrie (meaning 'Regret for the Homeland') – This was her Op. 28.