by Petra Andrejewski · epubli · tapa dura · ISBN 9783754917978
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«Die Komponistin Amalie von Sachsen» is the biography of Amalie of Saxony by Petra Andrejewski, published by epubli in hardcover (400 pages, in German).
Petra Andrejewski brings back Amalie of Saxony (1794-1870), a princess overshadowed by her brothers, Kings Frederick Augustus and John. The book examines her dual role: composer of twelve operas, a singspiel, sacred music and a string quartet; and playwright of 68 German works as Amalie Heiter, many translated into seven languages.
Doctoral thesis focused on the life of Amalie of Saxony up to 1835; publishes for the first time her letters to Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and includes a catalogue of works, diaries and an opera guide.
A read for those interested in the history of Saxony, Romantic music and the recovery of forgotten nineteenth-century women composers.
