Winifred MacBride

Winifred MacBride
Also known as Winifred MacBride Thomas
Genres Classical
Occupation(s) Pianist
Instruments Piano

Winifred MacBride was a Scottish-born concert pianist who achieved international acclaim in the first half of the twentieth century, particularly for her interpretations of the works of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. Her 1924 concert at Queen's Hall, London, conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood, garnered critical raves for her technical virtuosity as well as the intelligence of her interpretive skills. MacBride was praised for her "intellectual serenity" and "radiance,"[1] the "elegance of her phrasing and touch,"[2] and her "unfailing technique."[2] Others commented on her "spacious and sympathetic style,"[3] "admirable fire,"[4] and "her clear insight into the meaning of the music."[2]

MacBride made her American debut in October 1924 at Aeolian Hall in New York.[5] Other New York appearances include multiple concerts at Town Hall in 1929 and 1930.[6][7] [8]

MacBride married composer Christopher Thomas and subsequently moved to Charlotte, NC, where she taught piano privately and at Wingate College (now Wingate University). She continued to appear as a guest artist periodically with symphony orchestras, including the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, until her retirement.

References

  1. ↑ "Winifred MacBride at Queen's Hall, London". The Daily Telegraph (London). 1924.
  2. 1 2 3 "Winifred MacBride's Recent Performances of The Beethoven "Emperor" and The Tschaikowsky B Flat Minor Concertos". The London Morning Post. 1924.
  3. ↑ "Winfred MacBride at Queen's Hall". The Sunday Times. 1924.
  4. ↑ "Miss Winnifred MacBride at Queen's Hall, London". The Times. 1924.
  5. ↑ "Winifred MacBride, Famous British Pianist, American Debut". Musical Courier. 1924-10-16. p. 17.
  6. ↑ "Winifred MacBride Heard; Pianist Warmly Greeted After an Absence of Several Years". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 1929-11-05.
  7. ↑ "Winifred MacBride Plays; Scottish Pianist Pleases at Her Second Recital in Town Hall". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 1930-01-01.
  8. ↑ "Winifred MacBride Plays; Scottish Pianist's Program Is Devoted Principally to Bach. ...". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 1930-10-01.


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