SKU: CF.SAS9

ISBN 9781491162880. UPC: 680160921638. Key: D minor.

Despite an impressive body of work, little is known about German composer Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). Mayer studied composition with Carl Loewe after the death of her parents, writing a total of eight symphonies, eight violin sonatas, twelve cello sonatas, six piano trios, seven string quartets, seven orchestral overtures, and numerous works for piano and voice. Mayer's works were acclaimed in Germany and she toured frequently performing her music, an unheard of practice for a single woman at the time. Regrettably, however, most of her work remained unpublished at the time of her death. Written in her 30s, Mayer's stormy fourth and final movement from her second symphony reveals her bold Romantic style and growing confidence as a composer. Arranged for string orchestra and timpani, this movement was painstakingly drawn from the handwritten score, offering a profound opportunity for students to experience the music of this incredible composer for the first time.

SKU: FV.FUE-10287

ISBN 9790501825875.

Emilie Mayer wrote these two compositions for piano in the 1870s. They are salon compositions dedicated to her niece Elisabeth Bertuch (Impromptu) and the art-loving Helfriede Plüddemann (humoresques), who was also in contact with Richard Wagner.

SKU: FV.FUE-10322

ISBN 9790501826223.

The present work is an arrangement by the composer for piano four hands. The original version for string quartet has been lost. Mayer‘s handling of the traditional four-movement sonata form reveals similarities to Beethoven‘s early sonatas.

SKU: FV.FUE-10252

The formally classic four-movement sonata has the sequence of movements: Agitato con passione – Adagio – Scherzo – Finale. It was written between 1860 and 1870. In December 1871, the influential Berlin music writer and composer Wilhelm Tappert.

SKU: FV.FUE-10407

ISBN 9790501827077.

In its technical development the first movement is modelled on the first movement of Beethoven’s String Quartet op. 18/1.

SKU: FV.FUE-10251

ISBN 9790501822515.

New CD recording by Miriam Terragni and Catherine Sarasin.

SKU: FV.FUE-10059

ISBN 9790501820597.

With the movements following the sequence allegro moderato, scherzo allegro, andante cantabile, allegretto finale, the slow movement is the third.

SKU: FV.FUE-10057

ISBN 979-0-50182-057-3.

String Quartet B flat major
The first movement (Allegro, 4/4 time) is distinguished by a clear recurring structure characterized by a differentiation in compositional technique and tonal detail. The energetic / lyrical contrast manifests itself in a sequence of contrasting episodes - both within and outside the themes.
In its technical development the first movement is modelled on the first movement of Beethoven's String Quartet op. 18/1. Besides thematic, harmonic and figural echoes and similarities such as the time signature and the use of characteristic accentuation, the reduction of the movement's motifs to one central theme is of particular note.

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