Le Beau, Luise Adolpha (1850–1927)
Le Beau, Luise Adolpha (1850–1927)
German pianist and composer. Born April 25, 1850, in Rastatt, Germany; died July 17, 1927, in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Began composing at 15; made piano debut at 18; performed her compositions for Hans von Bulow, who became a lifelong advocate of her work; briefly studied with Clara Schumann; won international competition in Hamburg for her Op 24 Cello Pieces (1882); wrote some 150 compositions for such genres as opera, choral and other vocal works, orchestral and chamber pieces; also wrote a book about the obstacles confronting a woman composer.
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