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Ludwig-Giordano, Marie, 1887-1980

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1887 - 1980

biographical statement

Marie Ludwig-Giordano (1887-1980) was a renowned performer and harp instructor of the New York and Chicago areas.

At the age of twelve Ludwig began her harp studies with Clara Murray of the Lyon and Healy Harp Salon in Chicago; furthering her studies later with Enrico Tramonti and Edmund Schuecker, and eventually studying in France with the distinguished Henriette Renié.

When she was only twenty-two Ludwig took the recommended position as harpist for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a post she shared with fellow harpist Carlos Salzedo.

Ludwig later returned to Chicago and taught for many years at the Lyon and Healy Harp Salon in Chicago. Teaching well into her nineties, some of her students include Mildred Dilling, Susann McDonald, and Ellis Schuman.

Citation:
The American Harp Journal, Summer 2003: p.47 (taught harp at Lyon and Healy well into her nineties, students include Mildred Dilling, Susann McDonald and Ellis Schuman, studied with Henriette Renié.) p.49 (began studies at the age of twelve, studied with Clara Murray, Enrico Tramonti, and Edmund Schuecker, shared position with Carlos Salzedo in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ellis Schuman collection on Liliana Osses Adams, 1973-2006

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 7816 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains articles and clippings about Liliana Osses Adams from harpa.com, a photograph of Adams, harp recital programs, poems transcribed from Polish to English by Adams, printed images of art with harps, articles, interviews, and poems about ancient harps by Adams, a copy of the American Harp Journal from Summer 2005, a photocopy of an interview with Ellis Schuman by Liliana Osses Adams and a card to Adams from Schuman. Dates range 1973-2006.

Dates: 1973-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7816, Ellis Schuman collection / Ellis Schuman collection on other harpists

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