Maria Frances Parke
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Maria Frances Parke was an English
soprano
, pianist
and composer
of keyboard works.
. Her father was the oboist
John Parke, while her uncle was the oboist and composer William Thomas Parke.
She made her debut as a pianist and singer at the age of nine. At ten she performed a Clementi
duet with Maria Hester Park
née Reynolds (1760–1813), with whom she is sometimes confused.
In 1815 she married John Beardmore. She died in London in 1822.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
soprano
Soprano
A soprano is a voice type with a vocal range from approximately middle C to "high A" in choral music, or to "soprano C" or higher in operatic music. In four-part chorale style harmony, the soprano takes the highest part, which usually encompasses the melody...
, pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
of keyboard works.
Biography
Parke was born in LondonLondon
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. Her father was the oboist
Oboist
An oboist is a musician who plays the oboe or any oboe family instrument, including the cor anglais, oboe d'amore, shawm and oboe musette....
John Parke, while her uncle was the oboist and composer William Thomas Parke.
She made her debut as a pianist and singer at the age of nine. At ten she performed a Clementi
Muzio Clementi
Muzio Clementi was a celebrated composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer. Born in Italy, he spent most of his life in England. He is best known for his piano sonatas, and his collection of piano studies, Gradus ad Parnassum...
duet with Maria Hester Park
Maria Hester Park
Maria Hester Park was a British composer, pianist, and singer. She was also a noted piano teacher who taught many students in the nobility, including the Duchess of Devonshire and her daughters....
née Reynolds (1760–1813), with whom she is sometimes confused.
In 1815 she married John Beardmore. She died in London in 1822.
Works
Selected works include:- A Divertimento and Military Rondo for the Piano
- Grand Sonata in F Major for Solo Piano
- Grand Sonata in E-flat Major for Solo Piano
- Grand Sonata in D Major for Solo Piano