Why did Fanny Mendelssohn remain relatively unknown as a composer during her life?
a. Most of her published pieces were done so under her brother's name.
b. Her pieces were too difficult to play for most musicians.
c. Much of her music was destroyed by a fire in 1830.
d. None of her pieces were ever published.
Ans: a. Most of her published pieces were done so under her brother's name.
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