Dietz, Catinka de. [Mackenzie, Cathinka]. (1815 - ?)
Large Inscribed Portrait
A fine lithograph portrait on chine appliqué by Adolphe, printed by Lemercier in Paris, boldly signed and inscribed in 1859 by the Bavarian pianist who was a pupil of Kalkbrenner. Scattered toning to mount with somewhat dinged corners, overall very fine. Measures and impressive 40 X 57 cm."She made her Paris debut on 7 February 1836 at the Salle Pleyel with the first movement of Hummel's Concerto in A Minor and Kalkbrenner's staple debut piece - his Grand Duo in D for two pianos, Op. 128 - with Thalberg. Her career revolved around placements at royal courts. By 1840 she was pianist to the queen of Bavaria; the following year she played at the French court and was appointed pianist to the queen of the French in 1845. She composed salon pieces, played regularly for Queen Victoria, and was reported to have written an oratorio for which Queen Victoria accepted the dedication. Her pianistic style was Classical, firmly within the Kalkbrenner tradition. She sometimes published under her married name, Mackenzie von Dietz." (Katherine Ellis, "Female Pianists and Their Male Critics," JAMS Vol. 50 2/3, p. 359) (3199)
Signed Photograph Classical Music