Adela Verne
Adela Verne (27 February 1877 – 5 February 1952) was a distinguished English pianist of German descent, born in Southampton. She was considered the greatest woman pianist of her era, ranked alongside the male keyboard giants of the time. She toured with great success in many parts of the world. She composed a Military March dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother; her sister Mathilde's pupil. |
Birth and Death Data: Born February 27, 1877 (Southampton), Died February 4, 1952 (London)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917
Roles Represented in DAHR: piano
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 75979 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Polonaise in A flat, op. 52, part 1 | Adela Verne | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | 75980 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Polonaise in A flat, op. 52, part 2 | Adela Verne | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | 75981 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | Three Cuban dances | Adela Verne | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano | |
| Columbia | 75983 | 12-in. | approximately 1917 | La jongleuse | Adela Verne | Piano solo | instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Verne, Adela," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/357648.
Verne, Adela. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/357648.
"Verne, Adela." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Adela Verne
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Verne, Adela, 1877-1952 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2012049752
Wikidata: Adela Verne - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4681609
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/242788874
MusicBrainz: Adela Verne - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/cc524676-260c-47fe-bf12-f51cbacef9e9
ISNI: 0000 0003 6937 5436 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000369375436
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