Emilie Luise Friderica Mayer (14 May 1812 – 10 April 1883) was a German composer of Romantic music.[1] Although Emilie Mayer began her serious compositional study relatively late in life, she was a very prolific composer, eventually producing some 8 symphonies and at least 15 concert overtures, as well as numerous chamber works and lieder.[2] She is often referred to as the "Female Beethoven" because of her pioneering attitude and similarities in style.[3]