Luise Adolpha Le Beau
German composer and educator
Born
Died
1927
99 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in Germany in 1850, a composer and educator specialized in piano and chamber music. Contributed significantly to the late Romantic music scene. Composed numerous lieder, sonatas, and chamber works, with over 50 pieces published. Actively involved in teaching, influencing a generation of musicians. Her compositions were performed in various music festivals and received recognition during her lifetime.
Composed more than 50 published works
Specialized in lieder and chamber music
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