Maria Brossement
1866–1956 (age 90)
Biography
Maria Brossement composed songs, choral pieces and salon works that celebrated lyricism and the poetic voices of her time, often championing the perspectives of women in a sphere still dominated by men.
She was also a devoted teacher, encouraging students to trust their own melodies and leaving behind a modest but treasured catalog of compositions that reflected Vienna's gentler musical currents.