Le Beau Ensemble
Biographie Le Beau Ensemble
The Le Beau Ensemble
is made up of five female musicians: Henrike von Heimburg (piano), Nadia Steinhardt (mezzo-soprano), Ruth Gierten-Hollingshaus (violin), Liese Mészár (viola) and Trude Mészár (cello). The musicians first met before and during their studies at the Saar Academy of Music, where they already developed a close musical connection.
The Le Beau Ensemble is united not only by their passion for music, but also by a long friendship that is reflected in every performance. The ensemble thrills its audience with its variable instrumentation and empathetic playing, while also promoting the visibility of the composer Luise Adolpha Le Beau.
Even before the Le Beau Ensemble was founded in 2019, they had successfully performed together in various chamber music ensembles. The string players Ruth, Liese and Trude were active internationally for many years in the Kubus Quartett, while Nadia and Henrike fascinated audiences as an intense song duo. In addition, cellist Trude and pianist Henrike performed as the Pelion Duo for several years, delighting their audiences with their harmonious interplay.
Since its inception, the Le Beau Ensemble has given numerous concerts and currently performs exclusively the works of Luise A. Le Beau in various instrumentations. In 2023, the ensemble was honoured with the Zonta Women Musicians Award, in recognition of its outstanding musical achievements and commitment.
