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Composer

Birth

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1846 in St. Petersburg, Russia

Death

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1926

 

Ella von Schultz Adaïewski was a prominent classical music composer of the 19th century. She was born on February 7, 1846, in St. Petersburg, Russia, to a family of musicians. Her father, Eduard Schultz, was a violinist and conductor, and her mother, Pauline von Schultz, was a pianist and composer. Ella von Schultz Adaïewski grew up in a musical environment and started playing the piano at a young age. At the age of 16, Ella von Schultz Adaïewski began studying composition with Anton Rubinstein at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. She was one of the first female students to be admitted to the conservatory, which was a significant achievement at the time. She studied with Rubinstein for four years and then continued her studies with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Ella von Schultz Adaïewski's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic style of the time. Her first published work was a set of piano pieces titled "Six Morceaux," which she composed at the age of 18. She also composed several songs and chamber music works during this period. In 1870, Ella von Schultz Adaïewski married the Polish pianist and composer Zygmunt Stojowski. The couple moved to Paris, where they became part of the city's vibrant musical scene. Ella von Schultz Adaïewski continued to compose during this period and wrote several works for piano, including a set of variations on a theme by Chopin. In 1880, Ella von Schultz Adaïewski's opera "La Sorcière" premiered at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels. The opera was based on a play by Victorien Sardou and was well-received by audiences and critics. It was later performed in several other European cities, including Paris and Berlin. Ella von Schultz Adaïewski's music was characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and dramatic flair. She was particularly skilled at writing for the piano and wrote several works for the instrument, including a piano concerto and several sets of character pieces. In addition to her work as a composer, Ella von Schultz Adaïewski was also a respected music educator. She taught piano and composition at the Paris Conservatory and was known for her rigorous teaching methods. Many of her students went on to have successful careers as musicians and composers. Ella von Schultz Adaïewski continued to compose throughout her life and wrote several works in her later years, including a set of piano pieces titled "Les Heures Claires" and a string quartet. She died on April 29, 1926, in Paris, at the age of 80. Today, Ella von Schultz Adaïewski's music is not as well-known as that of some of her contemporaries, but her contributions to the classical music world were significant. She was a trailblazer for women in music and helped pave the way for future generations of female composers. Her music continues to be performed and recorded, and her legacy as a composer and educator lives on.

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