Alexandra Thomson facts for kids

Alexandra Thomson Studholme (born May 24, 1867 – died October 15, 1907) was a talented British composer. She published her musical works using the name Alexandra Thomson. She is especially remembered for her important piece for a singing group and orchestra called Battle of the Baltic.

Who Was Alexandra Thomson?

Alexandra Thomson was born in 1867. Her parents were Zoe Skene and William Thomson, who was a very important religious leader known as the Archbishop of York.

Her Family and Early Life

On June 23, 1897, Alexandra married John Studholme. Together, they had four sons named John, Richard, Derek, and Humphrey.

Her Musical Journey

Alexandra Thomson studied music with a teacher named Dr. John Naylor. She worked hard on her compositions. In October 1890, one of her most famous pieces, Battle of the Baltic, was performed at the Hovingham Festival in Yorkshire. This was a big event for her music.

Besides composing, Alexandra also wrote articles about music. She created many different kinds of musical works, including songs and madrigals. A madrigal is a type of song for several voices, usually without instruments.

Famous Works by Alexandra Thomson

Here are some of the musical pieces and writings by Alexandra Thomson:

• Music at Home (an article)

• Battle of the Baltic (a large piece for a chorus, which is a group of singers, and an orchestra; the words were written by Thomas Campbell)

• Fairy Queene (a madrigal for four different voice parts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass)
• Shepherd's Elegy: Holiday in Arcady