Elfrida Andrée
Swedish organist and composer
Born
February 19th, 1841
184 years ago
Died
January 11th, 1929
96 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Born in 1841, became a prominent organist, composer, and conductor in Sweden. Andrée made significant contributions to church music and is celebrated for compositions that include organ works and choral music. A notable figure in Swedish musical life, she held the position of organist at the Gothenburg Cathedral. Andrée was also among the first women to be recognized in the field of composition during a time when women's contributions to music were often overlooked. Her work in promoting music education and performances for women musicians paved the way for future generations.
Served as organist at Gothenburg Cathedral
Composed several works for organ and choir
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