Emilie Zumsteeg's (1796-1857) father was a composer and her mother owned a music store, so her natural abilities were encouraged early. She made a living teaching voice and piano, and was a well-known composer in her time, with at least 60 Lieder, which were considered innovative by her contemporaries.

Musical clips performed by Toni Marie Palmertree, soprano, and Ellen Rissinger, piano:

• Die Unschuld (9 Lieder)
• Das Epheublättchen (9 Lieder)
• Die Kapelle (6 Lieder)
• Der Sternenhimmel (6 Lieder)

Recorded at Morningstar Studios in Norristown, PA.

"Exactly" counter--Ellen 5 (16), Toni 0 (2)

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