Helene Riese-Liebmann (1795-1869)
- Grand Trio (A-Dur) pour le Pianoforte
avec accompagnement de Violon et Basse (1816)
Performers: Fine Zimmermann (harpsichord); Jaroslav Sveceny (violin); Wladimir Kissin (cello)
Further info: Helene Riese-Liebmann (1795-1869) - Grand Sonata Op.11
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German pianist and composer. Daughter of the banker Meyer Wulff Riess,
she was a child prodigy who began performing in public before the age of
13. She soon received music lessons from Wilhelm Schneider, Franz
Lauska and Joseph Augustin Gürrlich. In 1813, she converted to
Christianity and married the merchant John Joseph Liebmann. The young
couple moved to London in April 1814, where she took lessons from
Ferdinand Ries. No further information extant about whether she
continued to compose after 1819. The next trace of her life is in Clara
Wieck's diary, stating that Liebmann was present at a Hamburg concert of
Clara's in 1835. As a composer, her output was mainly secular and
instrumental. Among her published works, two sets of songs, several
sonatas, variations and miscellaneous piano works, two violin sonatas,
two piano trios and one piano quartet. They are mostly dedicated to
teachers and family members. Her music showcases a talent for melody and
a deep understanding of classical forms. Despite she was a great
performer with early success, her public performances were much less
frequent after her marriage.
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