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 May 3, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357648.

Verne, Adela. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357648.

"Verne, Adela." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 May 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/357648

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