Marie Wieck
Marie Wieck (January 17, 1832 – November 2, 1916) was a German pianist, singer, piano teacher, and composer. She was the daughter of renowned piano teacher Friedrich Wieck, and the sister of Clara Schumann who was some 12 years older.[1]
Early life and education
Marie was born in Leipzig. She was trained from an early age in piano and voice by her father Friedrich. Marie's first public appearance was in 1842, when she and her sister Clara performed at a concert in Dresden. She later performed with her father at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig.
Music career
An eminent singer and pianist, Wieck sang in concerts with her sister Clara and also performed with Joseph Joachim's wife, the opera singer Amalie Weiss. She was appointed court pianist for the chamber concerts of the Prince of Hohenzollern.
Wieck composed and published several piano works, including Études for piano and studies for voice. She is credited for working to bring German Music to the attention of the public, particularly in London, where she performed publicly for five seasons. Wieck never married.[2]
References
- ↑ May, F. (2007). The Girlhood of Clara Schumann: Clara Wieck And Her Time. Read Books. p. 28. ISBN 978-1-4067-0853-0. (originally published 1912)
- ↑ Reich, N. B. (2001). Clara Schumann: the artist and the woman. Cornell University Press. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-8014-8637-1.