[1] [2] Von Schaden’s parents were Salzburg Court War Council Director Leopold Graf Pranck and Walburga Stadler.
[5] In 1781 she began receiving an annual pension of 200 guilders for her musical contributions at court, including her 1786 performance of a piano concerto by Beecke.
Ms von Schaden – who is by far the greatest piano player of all the musical women I know, including the Parisians; yes, in skill and security possibly unsurpassed by any virtuoso; she also sings with great expression and performance, and is in every respect a pleasant, interesting woman.
At least two works were dedicated to her: Johann Franz Xaver Sterkel’s Keyboard Concerto in Bb Major StWV 152,[1] and Heinrich Marchaud’s Ten Variations for Piano in Bb Major Opus 1.
[2] Although von Schaden is reported to have composed piano sonatas and other pieces,[9][10][11] only three remain today, all published by Speier:[1]