Louise Farrenc (1804–1875) studied under Anton Reicha and worked in Paris for decades as a respected composer, pianist and music scholar. In 1842 she was the first woman to be appointed to the position of professor for piano at the Conservatoire National, a position she held for 30 years.

More than 20 of Farrenc’s 51 numbered opuses were originally devoted to piano music. Beginning around 1840, Louise Farrenc turned to composing orchestral and chamber music. Having produced two overtures, thr...