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Mathilde de Rothschild was a French composer and pianist born on May 25, 1832, in Paris, France. She was the daughter of James Mayer de Rothschild, a prominent banker, and Betty von Rothschild, a member of the Rothschild family. Mathilde grew up in a wealthy and cultured family, surrounded by music and art. Her father was a patron of the arts and supported many musicians and composers, including Chopin and Liszt. Mathilde showed an early talent for music and began studying the piano at a young age. She received her first lessons from her mother and later studied with the renowned pianist and composer Henri Herz. She also studied composition with Charles Gounod and Jacques Offenbach. In 1857, Mathilde married her cousin, Edmond de Rothschild, and the couple had four children. Despite her family obligations, Mathilde continued to pursue her musical career and became a respected composer and performer. She gave concerts throughout Europe and was praised for her virtuosity and musical sensitivity. Mathilde's compositions were influenced by the Romantic era and often featured lyrical melodies and expressive harmonies. She wrote music for solo piano, chamber ensembles, and orchestra. Her most famous work is the Piano Concerto in A minor, which she composed in 1868. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist and features sweeping melodies and dramatic flourishes. In addition to her compositions, Mathilde was also a philanthropist and supported many charitable causes. She founded a hospital in Paris and donated generously to organizations that helped the poor and disadvantaged. Mathilde de Rothschild died on December 5, 1924, in Paris, France. She was remembered as a talented musician and a generous benefactor of the arts. Her music continues to be performed and recorded today, and she is recognized as one of the most important female composers of the 19th century.

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