The British Musical Biography

[E] Schirmacher, Dora, pianist, born at
Liverpool, September 1, 1857. Daughter of
a professor of music in that city, who was
her first instructor. Studied at Leipzig Con-
servatorium under Ernst F. Wenzel and
Reinecke. Played at the Gewandhaus Con-
certs, February 1, 1877, and made her debut
at the Crystal Palace March 31 following, her
selection being the D minor concerto of
Mendelssohn. She appeared at the Monday
Popular Concerts December 3 of the same
year, and has played at concerts in Liver-
pool, Manchester, and other places, and also
in many towns in Germany. She has pub-
lished a sonata, suite, and some other pieces
for pf.

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