Violet Gordon-Woodhouse
Violet Gordon-Woodhouse | |
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Gordon-Woodhouse, circa 1900 | |
| Born | Violet Kate Eglinton Gwynne April 23, 1872 London, England |
| Died | January 9, 1948 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington |
| Occupation(s) | harpsichordist, clavichordist |
| Spouse |
Gordon Woodhouse (m. 1895) |
Violet Gordon-Woodhouse (23 April 1872 – 9 January 1948) was a British keyboard player. She specialised in the harpsichord and clavichord, and was influential in bringing both instruments back into fashion. She was the first person to record the harpsichord, and the first to broadcast harpsichord music.