Francesca Lebrun (1756-1791) Germany
- andreachamizoalber
- Aug 31
- 1 min read
Composer and singer. She wrote 12 sonatas for piano and violin, six in Op. 1 and six more in Op. 2, which were published in London in 1779-81. I'm sharing links to download all 12. The first video features the first movement of the first sonata, Op. 1.
She made her first public appearance as a singer at the age of 16 and was soon hired by the Mannheim Opera, where she remained for four years in leading roles.
Now comes the 2nd movement of the second sonata, Op. 1.
A celebrated soprano, she sang on major opera and concert stages in Europe. It is said that she could reach the A, three octaves above middle C, with clarity and distinction.
And finally, the 2nd movement of the sixth sonata, also from Op. 1
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