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Mrs. Lucy Anderson, the eminent pianist, 1862. At the age of fifteen she appeared with so much success at a concert in Bath that she immediately attracted the attention of the public of that very musical city. Encouraged by this debut, she was induced to visit the metropolis, where her reputation was speedily established. At this time she became the wife of Mr. G. F. Anderson, now the eminent director of her Majesty's private band...It was Mrs. Anderson who first introduced to the acquaintance of the English public one of the greatest works of Beethoven, in which instrumental and vocal music are combined in a manner entirely original; his fantasia for the pianoforte, orchestra, and chorus, in celebration of the powers of music...In the year 1832 she...was commanded by the Duchess of Kent to give lessons to Princess Victoria; and she continued to instruct her Majesty until a few weeks before her marriage. In 1837 she was nominated pianist to the Queen. In 1845 her Majesty appointed her the musical instructress to the Princess Royal; and since that period the musical tuition of the Royal children has been, and still is, committed entirely to her care'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Mrs. Lucy Anderson, the Eminent Pianist, 1862: A Portrait of Musical Excellence and Royal Favor This portrait showcases the extraordinary pianist, Mrs. Lucy Anderson, in the prime of her career during the year 1862. At just fifteen years old, she made her debut in Bath with such remarkable success that she quickly gained the attention of the city's musically inclined public. Inspired by this early achievement, Mrs. Anderson was persuaded to visit London, where her reputation flourished. In London, she captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Her exceptional talent did not go unnoticed, and she soon became the wife of Mr. G.F. Anderson, the esteemed director of Her Majesty's Private Band. Mrs. Anderson's influence on the musical world extended beyond her performances, as she was the first to introduce one of Beethoven's most groundbreaking works to the English public. This masterpiece, Beethoven's fantasia for the pianoforte, orchestra, and chorus, showcased the unique fusion of instrumental and vocal music. In 1832, Mrs. Anderson's remarkable abilities were recognized by the Duchess of Kent, who requested her to teach Princess Victoria. Mrs. Anderson's instruction continued until a few weeks before Victoria's marriage. In 1837, she was appointed as the pianist to the Queen. In 1845, Her Majesty bestowed upon her the role of musical instructress to the Princess Royal. Since that time, the musical education of the Royal children has remained under Mrs. Anderson's dedicated care.
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