Mathilde Verne
Pianist and educator of classical music
Born
May 25th, 1865
160 years ago
Died
June 4th, 1936
89 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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Born in England in 1865, pursued a career as a pianist and educator. Studied at the Royal Academy of Music and became a prominent figure in the classical music community. Contributed to music education through various teaching positions and published works. Achieved recognition for performances and compositions, particularly for solo piano repertoire. Engaged in promoting classical music and training future generations of musicians.
Served as a piano professor at the Royal Academy of Music
Published several piano instructional books
Performed widely across England and Europe
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