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Farrenc’s Cello Sonata in B flat Major was one of her last compositions and is thought to be dedicated to eminent French cellist Charles Lebouc. Andante Sostenuto, the middle movement, is a masterclass in Farrenc’s deep understanding of the Cello in a chamber setting, alongside intricate and complementary writing for the piano. Brilliant Classics describes…
Louise Farrenc (1804-1875), best known for her chamber music compositions, was also an accomplished pianist, teacher, and co-founder of ‘Éditions Farrenc,’ one of Paris’ leading publishing houses at the time.
Coming from a creative family, she began studying piano at the Paris Conservatoire at the age of just 15, going on to be appointed there as the only female professor in the 19th century. She taught piano as women were still not formally allowed to be involved in composition within the school, but she used her position to advocate for equal pay and remained at the institution until her retirement in 1873.
Farrenc’s reputation as a musician remained strong for a time after her death, but her work eventually fell into obscurity until a resurgence of interest in the late 20th century.
Farrenc’s Cello Sonata in B flat Major was one of her last compositions and is thought to be dedicated to eminent French cellist Charles Lebouc. Andante Sostenuto, the middle movement, is a masterclass in Farrenc’s deep understanding of the Cello in a chamber setting, alongside intricate and complementary writing for the piano. Brilliant Classics describes the movement as “a gentle, shy song which should delight every new listener to it.” This arrangement transforms Farrenc’s original scoring to a larger ensemble, whilst honouring the intimacy of the sonata.
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ISMN | 979-0-708225-13-3 |