Isidora Zegers

Isidora Zegers was born in Madrid, Spain on 1 January 1803, and was of Flemish origin. She studied voice under Federico Massimino, composition under Paer, and harp, guitar, piano in Paris, France. In 1852, Zegers was named honorary president of the National Academy of Music. In 1826, she co-founded the Philharmonic Society of Santiago with Carlos Drewetcke. In addition, she contributed to charities as a singer and organizer of musical events. Zegers died on 14 July 1869 in Santiago. The University of Chile has a performance space named in Zeger's honour, the Sala Isidora Zegers. ==Works==

Isidora Zegers's compositions are for voice and piano or piano solo, mostly dating from her years in Paris and some written in French. She completed five compositions during her years in Chile. Selected works include: • Figure de Trenis • La Bedlam • La Camilla • La Mercedes y Le Calif de Bagdad • Valze per Maximino • Romance • ''Les Regrets d'une bergère'' • La Coquette fixée • La Absence y les tombeau violés Isidora Zegers y su tiempo ==References==