Fanny Mendelssohn was a talented composer and pianist born in 1805 in Hamburg, Germany. She came from a family that valued music. Her brother, Felix Mendelssohn, was also a famous composer. Fanny showed a love for music at a young age and began composing her own pieces. Despite her extraordinary talent, society at the time did not fully recognise women as composers.

Fanny studied music privately and often held concerts in her home, inviting many musicians to perform. She composed around 460 pieces of music, including songs, piano works, and chamber music. Although she was not able to publish her work under her own name in the early years, Fanny’s music was appreciated by her peers.

In 1846, she held a concert in Berlin that showcased her compositions to a larger audience for the first time. Today, Fanny Mendelssohn is remembered as a significant figure in classical music, inspiring future generations of musicians.