1810 Regina Strinasacchi

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Regina Strinasacchi, also known as Regina Schlick, was born around 1761 to 1764 in Ostiglia, near Mantua, Italy. She was a talented violinist and guitarist during a time when it was uncommon for women to perform publicly on the violin. Strinasacchi received her musical education at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, an institution renowned for its music program and where famous composer Antonio Vivaldi had served as a music director.

Career Highlights

Strinasacchi began her professional career by touring Italy, France, and Germany from approximately 1780 to 1783. In 1784, she arrived in Vienna, where she met Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Their collaboration became notable when Mozart composed the Violin Sonata in B-flat major (K. 454) specifically for her at her request. This sonata premiered on April 29, 1784, during a concert attended by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II. The performance was remarkable not only because of the composition but also due to Mozart’s decision to play his part from memory since he completed the piano score just before the concert.

Marriage and Later Life

In 1785, Regina married Johann Conrad Schlick, a cellist and conductor of the Gotha ducal band. The couple performed together in various concerts and had two children: Caroline and Johann Friedrich William Schlick. After her husband’s death in 1825, Regina moved with her son to Dresden, where she lived until her passing on June 11, 1839.

Legacy

Regina Strinasacchi is remembered primarily for her association with Mozart and the significant role she played in one of his compositions. Despite being less well-known today compared to some of her contemporaries, her contributions as a female musician in the late 18th century are noteworthy.