Miriam Timothy
British harpist
About Miriam Timothy
Lived 1879 – 1950 (aged 70–71). Miriam Timothy was a harpist.
Miriam Timothy (24 February 1879 – 1950) was a British harpist and teacher. She was a soloist, played with many London orchestras and taught harp at the Royal College of Music.
Life Miriam Timothy was born in London on 24 February 1879, daughter of Felix Festus Timothy and Jane née Hamblin. From 1890 to 1893 she studied with John Thomas at the Royal Academy of Music, where she gained Bronze and Silver medals. She obtained a scholarship in 1893 to study at the Royal College of Music for three years, and later taught there; her students included the sisters Sidonie and Marie Goossens.
In September 1897 she appeared at a Promenade Concert at the Queen's Hall, playing a solo by John Thomas. During the following years she played solos in concerts, and took part in chamber music.
She played with the Queen's Hall Orchestra and other orchestras.
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British harpist
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Miriam Timothy died in 1950 in Mauritius.
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