HAWES, Maria B
Name:
HAWES, Maria B
Musical genre:
Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
United Kingdom
Country of location:
United Kingdom
Notes:
Maria made her debut at her father's annual concert in 1832. She was in contact with Felix Mendelssohn, whom she visited in Germany.She performed at the premier of his Lobgesang (23 September 1840) and was the principle contralto at the premier of his Elijah at the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival of 1846.The aria "O Rest in the Lord" in Elijah was written for her. She composed 27 songs and hymns including "There be none of beauty's daughters" (1856) and "Oh Lord, thy mercies we proclaim" (1872).
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