- Parke, Maria Hester
[E] Parke, Maria Hester, Beardmore, pian-
ist, composer, and singer, born in 1775.
Daughter of John Parke. She studied under
her father, and made her debut as a vocalist
at Gloucester Festival in 1790. Sang after-
wards at London, and provincial concerts.
Married Mr. Beardmore. She died on August
15, 1822.[W] Works. — Three grand Sonatas for pf., op. 1 ;
Two do., op. 2 ; Two Sonatas for pf.* op. 4 ;
Sonata for pf. , op. 7. Concerto for pf. or
harpsichord, op. 6 [1800] . Two Sonatas for
pf. and violin, op. 13. Set of Crlees, London
[1790] . Songs, etc.entry id: 308-R-7
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