Le Beau - Chamber Music Le Beau Ensemble

• Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850 - 1927): Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11:
• 1 Beau: Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11: I. Kornblumen und Haidekraut 02:12
• 2 Beau: Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11: II. Ohn' Ade 01:26
• 3 Beau: Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11: III. Abendfrieden 01:19
• 4 Beau: Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11: IV. Der Spielmann 01:54
• 5 Beau: Fünf Lieder (arr. for Piano Quartet and Mezzosoprano by Henrik Ajax), Op. 11: V. Am Arno 01:41
• Fünf Lieder, Op. 4:
• 6 Beau: Fünf Lieder, Op. 4: I. Künftiger Frühling 01:23
• 7 Beau: Fünf Lieder, Op. 4: II. Der träumende See 01:45
• 8 Beau: Fünf Lieder, Op. 4: III. Meeres Abend 01:44
• 9 Beau: Fünf Lieder, Op. 4: IV. Veilchen, unter Gras versteckt 00:32
• 10 Beau: Fünf Lieder, Op. 4: V. Der stille Grund 02:16
• Drei Lieder, Op. 45:
• 11 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 45: I. Wie dir, so mir 02:45
• 12 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 45: II. In der Mondnacht 01:34
• 13 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 45: III. Ich habe die Blumen so gern 02:12
• Drei Lieder (1st. edition), Op. 18:
• 14 Beau: Drei Lieder (1st. edition), Op. 18: I. Herbstklage 01:45
• 15 Beau: Drei Lieder (1st. edition), Op. 18: II. Abendlied 01:26
• 16 Beau: Drei Lieder (1st. edition), Op. 18: III. Frühlingsnacht 01:38
• Drei Lieder, Op. 39:
• 17 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 39: I. Erinnerung 02:26
• 18 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 39: II. Wiegenlied 02:22
• 19 Beau: Drei Lieder, Op. 39: III. Der Rose Bitte 01:43
• Piano Quartet in F Minor, Op. 28:
• 20 Beau: Piano Quartet in F Minor, Op. 28: I. Adagio - Allegro con fuoco 07:59
• 21 Beau: Piano Quartet in F Minor, Op. 28: II. Adagio 07:26
• 22 Beau: Piano Quartet in F Minor, Op. 28: III. Tempo die Mazurka - Intermezzo 04:01
• 23 Beau: Piano Quartet in F Minor, Op. 28: IV. Finale. Allegro 07:00
• Total Runtime 01:00:29

Info for Le Beau - Chamber Music

Since its beginnings, the Le Beau Ensemble has specialised in the works of the composer of the same name, Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927). Le Beau left behind more than 65 opus-numbered compositions in almost all genres: Songs, choral music, piano pieces, chamber music, symphonic works, a piano concerto, two oratorios and the fairytale opera ‘The Enchanted Caliph’. This debut album combines important song compositions and cycles with chamber music instrumentation and the central work, the Piano Quartet op. 28. The Swedish composer Henrik Ajax arranged the song cycle op. 11 especially for the ensemble.

Le Beau Ensemble

The Le Beau Ensemble
is made up of five female musicians: Henrike von Heimburg (piano), Nadia Steinhardt (mezzo-soprano), Ruth Gierten-Hollingshaus (violin), Liese Mészár (viola) and Trude Mészár (cello). The musicians first met before and during their studies at the Saar Academy of Music, where they already developed a close musical connection.

The Le Beau Ensemble is united not only by their passion for music, but also by a long friendship that is reflected in every performance. The ensemble thrills its audience with its variable instrumentation and empathetic playing, while also promoting the visibility of the composer Luise Adolpha Le Beau.

Even before the Le Beau Ensemble was founded in 2019, they had successfully performed together in various chamber music ensembles. The string players Ruth, Liese and Trude were active internationally for many years in the Kubus Quartett, while Nadia and Henrike fascinated audiences as an intense song duo. In addition, cellist Trude and pianist Henrike performed as the Pelion Duo for several years, delighting their audiences with their harmonious interplay.

Since its inception, the Le Beau Ensemble has given numerous concerts and currently performs exclusively the works of Luise A. Le Beau in various instrumentations. In 2023, the ensemble was honoured with the Zonta Women Musicians Award, in recognition of its outstanding musical achievements and commitment.

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