Emilie Mayer
Born: 14th May 1812, Friedland, Germany
Died: 10th April 1883, Berlin
Nationality: Geman
Emilie Luise Frederica Mayer was a German Romantic music composer who became one of the most prolific female composers of the 19th century. Often called the "Female Beethoven," Mayer composed eight symphonies and numerous chamber works, piano sonatas, and orchestral overtures. Despite the limited opportunities for women in professional music during her time, she achieved wide recognition and public performance of her music across Germany.
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Emilie Mayer from Alexander Melnikov, Akamus and Bernhard Forck
25th Sep 2026
The Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin launches a new series exploring orchestral works by a trailblazing composer who was dubbed 'the female Beethoven', with Melnikov's Midas touch working its magic in her sole concerto.
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Raphaela Gromes on Fortissima
29th Oct 2025
The German cellist discusses her new album of music by female composers (including sonatas by Henriëtte Bosmans, Emilie Mayer and Luise Adolpha Le Beau), released earlier this month on Sony.
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All Works: Mayer, E
- Abendstern, Op. 7 (1)
- Cello Sonata in A Major (1)
- Das Schlüsselloch im Herzen (1)
- Du bist wie eine Blume, Op. 7 (2)
- Duet in F Major for Cello and Piano (1)
- Erlkönig (1)
- Faust-Overture (2)
- March in A major (1)
- Notturno, Op. 46 (1)
- Notturno, Op. 48 (5)
- Overture in D minor (3)
- Overture No. 2 (2)
- Overture No. 3 (3)
- Piano Concerto in B flat major (3)
- Piano Quartet in E flat major (2)
- Piano Quartet in G major (1)
- Piano Sonata in D minor (1)
- Piano Trio in A minor (1)
- Piano Trio in B minor, Op. 16 (1)
- Piano Trio in D minor (1)
- Piano Trio in D, Op. 13 (2)
- Piano Trio No. 3 in E flat (2)
- String Quartet (1)
- String Quartet in A major (1)
- String Quartet in E minor (1)
- String Quartet in F major (2)
- String Quartet in G major (2)
- String Quartet in G minor, Op. 14 (3)
- Symphony No. 1 in C minor (2)
- Symphony No. 2 in E minor (1)
- Symphony No. 3 in C major 'Sinfonie Militar' (3)
- Symphony No. 4 in B minor (1)
- Symphony No. 4 in B Minor (Reconstructed by Andreas N. Tarkmann) (1)
- Symphony No. 5 in F minor (1)
- Symphony No. 6 in E major (2)
- Symphony No. 7 in F minor (1)
- Tonwellen (waltz) (1)
- Tonwellen, Op. 30 (1)
- Violin Sonata in D Major (1)
- Violin Sonata in E Flat Major (3)
- Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 17 (2)
Recent Best Sellers: Mayer, E
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New. Emilie Mayer: Piano Concerto - Symphony No. 1 - Overtures | Symphonic Works, Vol. 1
Alexander Melnikov (piano), Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
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Presto Recording of the Week, 25th September 2026
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Record Review, 10th October 2026, Record of the Week
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Emilie Mayer: String Quartets Vol. 2
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Emilie Mayer: Symphonies 4 & 6
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Emilie Mayer: String Quartets Vol. 1
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Chamber Music
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New. Emilie Mayer: Piano Concerto - Symphony No. 1 - Overtures | Symphonic Works, Vol. 1
Alexander Melnikov (piano), Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
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Presto Recording of the Week, 25th September 2026
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Record Review, 10th October 2026, Record of the Week
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New. From manuscript to invention | A dialogue between romantic heritage & contemporary creation
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