Isidora Zegers

Isidora Zegers Montenegro (also known as Isidora Zegers de Huneeus or Isidora Zegers; 1 January 1803 – 14 July 1869) was a Spanish musician and composer. She is known for her contributions to Chilean culture during the 19th century. She co-founded a weekly musical publication, and the Philharmonic Society of Santiago. She was honorary president of the National Academy of Music, and co-founded the Philharmonic Society of Santiago.

Biography 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