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Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Clara Schumann are two of the most important women composers of the 19th century. Their works had a big influence on other composers whose works are now commonly performed, composers such as Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn.

Prepare to be surprised at the beauty and depth of these women’s works and to learn a lot about the small world of 19th century piano personalities. Since I love history I'm excited to share the music and stories of these two important women.

Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847)


Notturno H. 337 1838


Song for the Piano Opus 8 No. 3 H. 461 1846

Allegretto in B Flat Major H. 294 1836

Clara Schumann (1819-1896)


Prelude and Fugue in G Minor Opus 16 No. 11845
Notturno Opus 6 No. 2 1835

Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann Opus 20 1853

Romanze No. 3 in G minor Opus 21 No. 3 1853


Historical context

Fanny Hensel was the older sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and Clara Schumann married Robert Schumann. Both were trained extensively and widely recognized for their performance skills and compositions during their lifetimes.

Clara had a decades long performing career, while Fanny performed almost exclusively in private homes in deference to the wishes of her family.

Clara's music was published during her lifetime, while Fanny's was mostly suppressed and is just now being rediscovered. But both women had an outsize influence on the musical life of 19th century classical music that we've mostly forgotten about.


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