About
Internationally known 19th-century English pianist and one of the first recipients of the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Before Fame
She formally debuted on April 14, 1853, as part of the first performance in England of Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata.
Trivia
She was able to play her recitals from memory, one of the first pianists to do so.
Family Life
Her father, Thomas Goddard, inherited a Salisbury cutlery firm.
Associated With
She played for many famous musicians and political figures, including Queen Victoria .
