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Luise Adolpha Le Beau
Romanze for Violin and Piano, Op.35
Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927) was born in the German town of Rastatt. She began to study the piano with her father. Subsequently she studied composition with Johann Kalliwoda and piano with Clara Schumann after which she began a career as a piano soloist. She broke off her performing career to further her composition studies with Josef Rheinberger and Franz Lachner. She composed in most genres with chamber music playing an important part of her oeuvreand includes a piano quartet, a string quartet and string quintet as well as several instrumental sonatas. Her works won several prizes and were well regarded by such luminaries as Liszt, Berlioz, Bargiel, Joachim and several others.
Her Romanze for Violin and Piano in G Major, Op.35 dates from 1887. Although in one movement, there are several sections. The work begins with a calm, reflective Andantino but is interrupted by highly contrasting and very dramatic Allegro interludes. This work makes a fine recital piece. Long unavailable, we are pleased to bring it to your attention.
Parts: $15.95
