The Mecklenburg composer Emilie Mayer, whose life dates are almost identical to those of Richard Wagner, was astonishingly successful in her time, her works were performed, many of them
appeared in print. After her death from pneumonia in 1883, however, she fell into oblivion surprisingly quickly.
2023 marks the 140th anniversary of her death († April 10, 1883 in Berlin). To mark the occasion, there are a number of concerts in March, April and May – here’s a small selection:
On March 24 and 25, 2023, a concert commemorating the 140th anniversary of the death of EMILIE MAYER († 10 APRIL 1883 IN BERLIN), featuring her Piano Concerto in B-flat Major. Conductor: Andreas Spering, piano: Katharina Königsfeld. On March 30 and April 1 and 2, there is a concert by the Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra: EMILIE MAYER RETROSPEKTIVE with her Symphony in F minor. The Orchestra of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln will play the Symphony in F minor on April 13. Le Rhin Lyrique will play the Symphony in F minor under the direction of Jeanne Bégard on April 21+22, 2023 at the Église Saint-Thomas, Strasbourg. On April 24 and 27 the Symphony in F minor is on the concert program of the Philharmonic Orchestra Regensburg. At the 9th symphony concert, the Hof Symphony Orchestra on May 12 will play the Symphony No. 5! And May 24 and 25 the piano concert of Emilie Mayer will be played by the Philharmonisches Orchester Heidelberg.