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. [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, Marie sang in concerts with Clara Schumann and also performed with Joseph Joachim's wife, the opera singer Amalie Weiss. Marie was appointed court pianist for the chamber concerts of the Prince of Hohenzollern.

Wieck composed and published several piano works, including Études for the piano and studies for the voice. She is credited for working to bring German music to the attention of the public, particularly in London, England, where she performed publicly for five seasons. Marie Wieck never married. [2]

References

  1. ↑ The Girlhood of Clara Schumann By Florence May, Page 28, Published by READ BOOKS, 2007 ISBN 1-4067-0853-4, ISBN 978-1-4067-0853-0
  2. ↑ Clara Schumann: the artist and the woman By Nancy B. Reich, Page 16, Published by Cornell University Press, 2001 ISBN 0-8014-8637-8, ISBN 978-0-8014-8637-1