Emilie Mayer

German composer

Emilie Luise Frederica Mayer (14 May 1812 – 10 April 1883) 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. In the 21st century, her work has been rediscovered and celebrated for its craftsmanship, originality, and contribution to the Romantic repertoire.

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Works

Allemande fantastique, op. 29
Der Erlkönig
Drei Lieder, op. 7
Du bist wie eine Blume, op. 7 no. 1
Faust-Ouvertüre h-moll op. 46
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester B-Dur
Marcia in A major
Notturno, op. 48 for Violin & Piano
O lass mich dein gedenken, op. 7 no. 2
Ouvertüre Nr. 2 D-Dur
Ouvertüre Nr. 3 C-Dur
Ouvertüre d-moll
Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major
Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major: I. (Allegro)
Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major: II. Un poco adagio
Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major: III. Allegro
Piano Sonata in D minor
Piano Sonata in D minor: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata in D minor: II. Scherzo
Piano Sonata in D minor: III. Un poco adagio
Piano Sonata in D minor: IV. Allegro animato
Piano Trio No. 3 in E flat major
Piano Trio No. 3 in E-Flat Major: II. Andante un poco adagio
Piano Trio No. 3 in E-Flat Major: III. Tempo di minuetto
Piano Trio No. 3 in E-Flat Major: IV. Finale. Allegro non tanto
Piano Trio in A minor
Piano Trio in A minor: I. Allegro assai
Piano Trio in A minor: II. Adagio
Piano Trio in A minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro
Piano Trio in A minor: IV. Finale. Allegro con moto
Piano Trio in D Minor (2nd Version)
Piano Trio in D Minor (2nd Version): I. Allegro
Piano Trio in D Minor (2nd Version): II. Adagio
Piano Trio in D Minor (2nd Version): III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Piano Trio in D Minor (2nd Version): IV. Finale. Allegro
Piano Trio in No. 3 E-Flat Major: I. Allegro maestoso
Piano Trio, op. 13 in D major
Piano Trio, op. 13 in D major: I. Andante maestoso
Piano Trio, op. 13 in D major: II. Larghetto
Piano Trio, op. 13 in D major: III. Scherzo
Piano Trio, op. 13 in D major: IV. Presto
Piano Trio, op. 16 in B minor
Piano Trio, op. 16 in B minor: I. Allegro di molto e con brio
Piano Trio, op. 16 in B minor: II. Un poco adagio
Piano Trio, op. 16 in B minor: III. Scherzo (Allegro assai)
Piano Trio, op. 16 in B minor: IV. Finale (Allegro)
Salon Pieces, op. 30: Tonwellen
Sonata for piano and cello in A major
Sonata for piano and cello in A major: I. Allegro vivace
Sonata for piano and cello in A major: II. Andante cantabile
Sonata for piano and cello in A major: III. Scherzo
Sonata for piano and cello in A major: IV. Allegro
Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, op. 18
Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, op. 18: I. Allegro con brio
Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, op. 18: II. Adagio - Allegro agitato
Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, op. 18: III. Andante
Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, op. 18: IV. Allegro con brio
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, op. 19
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, op. 19: I. Allegro agitato
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, op. 19: II. Scherzo
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, op. 19: III. Adagio
Sonata in E minor for Violin and Piano, op. 19: IV. Allegro con brio
Sonata in E-flat major for Violin and Piano
Sonata in E♭ major for Violin and Piano: I. Allegro
Sonata in E♭ major for Violin and Piano: II. Andante
Sonata in E♭ major for Violin and Piano: III. Rondo
Sonata in E♭ major for Violin and Piano: IV. Finale
String Quartet in A major
String Quartet in A major: I. Un poco adagio – Allegro moderato
String Quartet in A major: II. Adagio
String Quartet in A major: III. Scherzo
String Quartet in A major: IV. Finale. Allegretto
String Quartet in E minor
String Quartet in E minor: I. Allegro maestoso
String Quartet in E minor: II. Scherzo
String Quartet in E minor: III. Adagio molto espressivo
String Quartet in E minor: IV. Allegro appassionato
String Quartet in G major
String Quartet in G major: I. Allegro moderato
String Quartet in G major: II. Adagio
String Quartet in G major: III. Scherzo. Allegro assai
String Quartet in G major: IV. Allegro vivace
String Quartet in G minor, op. 14
String Quartet, op. 14 in G minor: I. Allegro appassionato
String Quartet, op. 14 in G minor: II. Scherzo. Allegro assai
String Quartet, op. 14 in G minor: III. Adagio con molta espressione
String Quartet, op. 14 in G minor: IV. Finale. Allegro molto
Symphony no. 3 in C major “Sinfonie militaire”
Symphony no. 3 in C major “Sinfonie militaire”: I. Adagio – Allegro con brio
Symphony no. 3 in C major “Sinfonie militaire”: II. Un poco adagio
Symphony no. 3 in C major “Sinfonie militaire”: III. Scherzo. Allegro
Symphony no. 3 in C major “Sinfonie militaire”: IV. Finale militaire. Adagio – Allegro vivace
Symphony no. 4 in B minor
Symphony no. 4 in B minor: I. Allegro appassionato
Symphony no. 4 in B minor: II. Adagio
Symphony no. 4 in B minor: III. Allegro
Symphony no. 4 in B minor: IV. Presto
Symphony no. 6 in E major
Symphony no. 6 in E major: I. Adagio – Allegro con spirito
Symphony no. 6 in E major: II. Marcia funebre. Andante maestoso
Symphony no. 6 in E major: III. Scherzo
Symphony no. 6 in E major: IV. Finale. Allegro
Symphony no. 7 in F minor
Symphony no. 7 in F minor: I. Allegro agitato
Symphony no. 7 in F minor: II. Adagio
Symphony no. 7 in F minor: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Symphony no. 7 in F minor: IV. Finale. Allegro vivace
Valse, op. 32
Wedd der Abendstern die Rose, op. 7 no. 3