Marie Ratcliffe – Piano We look forward to hearing Marie’s concert on the 4th May at 1.45 p.m.
Programme
Clementi Sonatina in C major – 1st and 3rd movement.
Kuhlau Sonatina in C major -1st, 2nd and third movement.
Dussek Sonatina in F major – 1st movement.
Carl Bach Solfeggietto and Prelude in C
Schubert Impromptu in A flat
Schubert Impromptu in G flat
Adolf Schneider Spanish Waltz Opus no. 70.
Debussy Clair de Lune
Debussy Golliwog’s Cakewalk
Field Nocturne in B flat
Joseph Nowakowski Chant d’Amour
Gutmann Nocturne in A flat
August Durand Waltz in E flat major
Marie Ratcliffe A little study in F
Tandem for two
Cherry Blossom Waltz
Chopin Waltz in E flat
Biography
Marie was born in the Lancashire town of Burnley. From the age of 5, she was mesmerised by the piano and knew immediately that she wanted to learn to play. At the age of 8 Marie had lessons from Mrs. Scott (Kathryn Stott’s- mother) until the age of 16. During this time she was entered into many music festivals and completed her studies at Blackburn School of Music.
For many years Marie taught music in schools and in the private sector. As an adult, Marie took advanced lessons with Carrie Steingold and David Jones, both from the RNCM and started to give piano recitals. Marie also enjoys composing, three pieces are included in the programme .
Marie has studied various composers, such as Grieg, Mendelssohn, Glinka, Schumann ,Schubert and others.
Marie enjoys giving recitals and has raised money for breast cancer research. She continues to work as a freelance pianist and to teach.