Louise Farrenc
1804–1875 (age 71)
Biography
Louise Farrenc was a French composer and pianist whose musical compositions and performances contributed significantly to nineteenth-century French music. Her works, including symphonies, chamber music, and other compositions, demonstrated considerable artistic merit and technical sophistication.
Farrenc's place in French musical history reflects her dedication to composition and performance during a transformative period for the arts. She was interred in Montparnasse Cemetery, a recognition of her importance in French musical culture.