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Fanny Davies

1861 – 1934

British pianist and music teacher

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Lived 1861 – 1934 (aged 73). Fanny Davies was a British pianist and musician.

Fanny Davies (27 June 1861 – 1 September 1934) was a British pianist who performed works by Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, and early schools. She was also a very early London performer of the works of Debussy and Scriabin. In England, she was regarded as the "successor" of Arabella Goddard, though her style and technique differed from Goddard's considerably.

Biography Fanny Davies was born in Guernsey, United Kingdom, on 27 June 1861. She was sent to live with her aunt Miss Woodhill as a toddler . She first started learning piano at the age of three and had her first formal lessons when she was five On 28 March 1909 Fanny Davies recorded 14 piano rolls in London for Welte-Mignon.

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University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
Also known as
Frances Mary Jemima Woodhill Davies, Frances Mary Jemima

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fanny Davies?

British pianist and music teacher (1861–1934)

When was Fanny Davies born?

Fanny Davies was born on 27 June 1861 in Guernsey.

When did Fanny Davies die?

Fanny Davies died on 1 September 1934 in London.

What was Fanny Davies's occupation?

Fanny Davies was a pianist and musician.

What nationality was Fanny Davies?

Fanny Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fanny Davies

· Wikidata: Q5434026

· DBpedia: Fanny Davies

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