Sophie Lebrun

Who was Sophie Lebrun?

Sophie Lebrun Dulken was a German pianist and composer, the daughter of Munich court oboist Ludwig August Lebrun and singer and composer Francesca Lebrun. Sophie Lebrun was born in London while her mother was on tour. She studied singing with her uncle, composer Franz Danzi, and piano with Andreas Streicher.

After completing her studies, Lebrun toured in Europe and became a well-known concert pianist. She married Munich court piano maker J.L. Dülken in 1799 and had children Theobald- married Louise David the famous pianist, Louise, Fanny and Violande, all of whom became musicians. Lebrun composed sonatas and other piano works which were unpublished and became lost. She died in Munich.