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Leopoldine Blahetka
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Leopoldine Blahetka

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Nineteenth-century piano performance and composition.

Konzertstück · Piano Quartet

Born
16 November 1809
Birthplace
Guntramsdorf
Died
17 January 1885

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Leopoldine Blahetka

Austrian pianist and composer who began performing as a child and toured widely in Europe. Her catalogue includes piano pieces, chamber music and songs.

Early life

Musical household

Born near Vienna, learned piano from her mother and began public performances in 1818. Her training later included composition with Simon Sechter.

Career

  1. 1818

    Public debut

    Appeared as a child pianist.

  2. 1821

    European touring

    Began concert travel accompanied by her mother.

  3. Around 1830

    France

    Settled with her family in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Selected work

Konzertstück

Wrote a concert work for piano with optional ensemble accompaniment.

Piano Quartet

Contributed to the chamber repertoire.

Beyond work

Family life

Her mother was a keyboard performer and teacher, and her father worked with a music publisher. The family’s move to France sought a healthier climate.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Artistic portrait; Adolph Kunike. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.