Marie Wieck

Marie Wieck (17 January 1832 – 2 November 1916) was a German pianist, singer, piano teacher, and composer.

She was the daughter of renowned piano teacher Friedrich Wieck and the younger half-sister of Clara Schumann who was 12 years older.

[1][2] Marie was born in Leipzig to Friedrich Wieck and his second wife Clementine Fechner.

Marie's first public appearance was in 1842, when she and her half-sister Clara performed at a concert in Dresden.

She is credited for her work that brought German music to the attention of the public, particularly in London, where she performed for five seasons.