Fanny Hensel

Discover the remarkable life and legacy of Fanny Hensel in this engaging biography by R. Larry Todd. As the granddaughter of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn and sister to renowned composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Fanny Hensel (1805-1847) was a gifted musician whose extensive body of work includes over four hundred compositions. Unfortunately, many of her masterpieces remained overlooked until their rediscovery in the late twentieth century. In this insightful book published by Oxford University Press Inc in 2014, Todd provides a thorough and authoritative exploration of Hensel's contributions to music and her influence on the art form. With 456 pages of rich content, this biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the lives of women in music and the hidden gems of classical composition. Dive into the world of Fanny Hensel and appreciate the talent that was once shrouded in obscurity.