Winifred MacBride
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Winifred MacBride was a Scottish-born concert pianist who achieved international acclaim in the first half of the twentieth century, particularly for her interpretations of the works of Beethoven
and Tchaikovsky
. Her 1924 concert at Queen's Hall
, London, conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood, garnered critical raves for her technical virtuosity as well as the intelligence of her interpretive skills. MacBride was praised for her "intellectual serenity" and "radiance,"
the "elegance of her phrasing and touch," and her "unfailing technique."
Others commented on her "spacious and sympathetic style," "admirable fire," and "her clear insight into the meaning of the music."
MacBride made her American debut in October 1924 at Aeolian Hall
in New York. Other New York appearances include multiple concerts at Town Hall
in 1929 and 1930.
MacBride married composer Christopher Thomas and subsequently moved to Charlotte, NC, where she taught piano privately and at Wingate College (now Wingate University
). She continued to appear as a guest artist periodically with symphony orchestras, including the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
, until her retirement.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
and Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russian: Пётр Ильи́ч Чайко́вский ; often "Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky" in English. His names are also transliterated "Piotr" or "Petr"; "Ilitsch", "Il'ich" or "Illyich"; and "Tschaikowski", "Tschaikowsky", "Chajkovskij"...
. Her 1924 concert at Queen's Hall
Queen's Hall
The Queen's Hall was a concert hall in Langham Place, London, opened in 1893. Designed by the architect T.E. Knightley, it had room for an audience of about 2,500 people. It became London's principal concert venue. From 1895 until 1941, it was the home of the promenade concerts founded by Robert...
, London, conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood, garnered critical raves for her technical virtuosity as well as the intelligence of her interpretive skills. MacBride was praised for her "intellectual serenity" and "radiance,"
the "elegance of her phrasing and touch," and her "unfailing technique."
Others commented on her "spacious and sympathetic style," "admirable fire," and "her clear insight into the meaning of the music."
MacBride made her American debut in October 1924 at Aeolian Hall
Aeolian Hall (New York)
Aeolian Hall was a concert hall near Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City located on the third floor of 29-33 West 42nd Street across the street from Bryant Park. The Aeolian Building was built in 1912 for the Aeolian Company, which manufactured pianos...
in New York. Other New York appearances include multiple concerts at Town Hall
The Town Hall
The Town Hall is a performance space, located at 123 West 43rd Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, in New York City. It seats approximately 1,500 people.-History:...
in 1929 and 1930.
MacBride married composer Christopher Thomas and subsequently moved to Charlotte, NC, where she taught piano privately and at Wingate College (now Wingate University
Wingate University
Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as Wingate School, an independent, co-educational institution and became a four-year college in 1977. In 1996, Wingate College became Wingate University....
). She continued to appear as a guest artist periodically with symphony orchestras, including the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Charlotte, North Carolina. As the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the central Carolinas, the Charlotte Symphony plays approximately 100 performances each season and employs 100 professional...
, until her retirement.