Hélène De Montgeroult

Hélène de Montgeroult (born 2 March 1764 in Lyon; died 20 May 1836 in Florence) was a French composer and pianist. Recognised as one of the best fortepiano performers and improvisers of her time, and a published composer, Montgeroult adapted to the rapid development of her instrument by makers such as Erard. She is considered by her biographer Jérôme Dorival as a bridge between classicism and romanticism. He describes her as “the missing link between Mozart and Chopin”.

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