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Fanny Mendelssohn ( 1805-1847)

She was the sister of the famous conductor Felix Mendelssohn and was discouraged by her father from pursuing a career in music because she was a woman. Even though she was greatly discourgaed this did not stop her from pursuing a career in music, she wrote a few large scale works and but mostly piano and vocal music pieces. Her music is intended for performances at the mendelssohn residence. 

 

Works:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1eZ2B63Ro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThDCDTKw90Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ZQ-nWHy_8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQxHhjiMXz8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1dBg__wsuo