Therese Wittman facts for kids
Therese Wittman was a talented French composer who lived from 1869 to 1942. She wrote many beautiful pieces of music, mainly for the piano and for singers. Her music was published by several companies, which helped share her work with the world. These companies included Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew Ltd, Casa Ricordi, and Emile Leduc P Bertrand & Cie.
Who Was Therese Wittman?
Therese Wittman was a French composer, which means she created original musical pieces. She was born in 1869 and passed away in 1942. During her life, she focused on writing music for two main types of instruments: the piano and the human voice. Her compositions were printed and sold by different music publishers, making her work available to musicians and audiences.
Her Musical Works
Therese Wittman wrote a variety of pieces. Her music often had lovely melodies and interesting rhythms. She composed different styles of music, including dances like waltzes and marches, as well as more gentle pieces.
Piano Music
Here are some of the pieces Therese Wittman wrote for the piano:
- Air de Ballet
- Au Fil de l'Eau
- Baby Dollar
- Dear Alice (a dance piece)
- Fleur d'Hiver (a waltz)
- Historiete Petit Valse
- Je t'Adore
- Laments (a waltz)
- Maman, souvenir (a march)
- March des Jolies Parisiennes
- March Ecossaise
- Petit Rondo
- Valse Triomphale
Vocal Music
She also composed music for singers, often setting words to her melodies. Here are some of her vocal works:
- Bateau des Amours
- Du Coeur (the words for this song were written by Henri De Gorse)
- Pauv' Boscotte
- Sorellina
- Trois Petites Misses
