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Emilie Mayer

Emilie Mayer

Born: 14th May 1812, Friedland, Germany

Died: 10th April 1883, Berlin

Nationality: Geman

Emilie Luise Frederica Mayer was a German Romantic music composer who became one of the most prolific female composers of the 19th century. Often called the "Female Beethoven," Mayer composed eight symphonies and numerous chamber works, piano sonatas, and orchestral overtures. Despite the limited opportunities for women in professional music during her time, she achieved wide recognition and public performance of her music across Germany.

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  • Raphaela Gromes on Fortissima

    29th Oct 2025by Matthew Ash

    The German cellist discusses her new album of music by female composers (including sonatas by Henriëtte Bosmans, Emilie Mayer and Luise Adolpha Le Beau), released earlier this month on Sony.

  • Golda Schultz on This Be Her Verse

    26th May 2022by Katherine Cooper

    The South African soprano discusses her debut solo recording - a 'love-letter to women in music' featuring songs by Clara Schumann, Emilie Mayer, Rebecca Clarke and Nadia Boulanger, plus a new commission by composer Kathleen Tagg and librettist Lila Palmer.

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