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Hester Dickson Martineau (22 July 1924 - 10 December 2015) was a celebrated pianist and pedagogue who was born in Edinburgh.[1][2]
Her mother Mari was married to lawyer Douglas Dickson, and Hester was one of four children in the family. Hester came from a very musical family whose father was also a gifted musician whose close friends included Sir Adrian Boult and Donald Tovey.[1]
She graduated with a B Mus at Edinburgh University before attending the Royal Academy of Music In London.[1]
Her son, Malcolm Martineau, is an accomplished pianist and accompanist who performs regularly at the Edinburgh International Festival.[3]
References[edit]
Category:1924 births Category:2015 deaths Category:Scottish musicians Category:Alumni of the University of Edinburgh
- ^ a b c "Obituary: Hester Dickson Martineau, musician and teacher". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "Malcolm Martineau and Friends - WHAT'S ON - The Queen's Hall". www.thequeenshall.net. Retrieved 2016-12-08.
- ^ "Perfect partner". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2016-12-08.