- Farrenc wrote her 30 Etudes (or “studies”) for piano between 1835-38. Covering all major and minor keys, these piano studies provided a didactic while also showcasing the composer’s distinctive musical voice.
- While not necessarily written for public performance, Farrenc’s Etudes provide a window into teaching methods and performance practices of the time.
- 30 Etudes, Op. 26 was the first of four sets of studies that Farrenc would write over the course of her career.1
Sources
- “30 Etudes, Op.26 (Farrenc, Louise),” IMSLP, accessed August 15, 2025, https://imslp.org/wiki/30_Etudes,_Op.26_(Farrenc,_Louise).
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