Teresa del Riego facts for kids
Teresa Clotilde del Riego, who later became Teresa Leadbitter, was a talented musician. She was born in England on April 7, 1876, and passed away on January 23, 1968. Teresa was a skilled violinist, pianist, and singer. She also wrote her own music, making her a composer. Her family had roots in Spain.
About Teresa del Riego
Teresa Clotilde del Riego was born in London, England. She loved music from a young age. Teresa studied music at two schools in London: the Convent of the Sacred Heart and the West Central College of Music. She learned from famous teachers like Sir Paolo Tosti and Marie Withrow.
During World War I, Teresa helped a lot by performing in charity concerts. These concerts raised money to help people affected by the war. Sadly, her husband, F. Graham Leadbitter, passed away during the war.
Later in her life, Teresa lived in a place called 'Sycamore' in Overstrand, Norfolk. She is buried in the cemetery there. Close by are the graves of her sister, Agnes, and her brother, John Anthony del Riego. Agnes was very special because she was the first woman scoutmaster. She also started a group called the Women's Territorial Signalling Corps. Teresa del Riego lived a long life and passed away in London when she was 91 years old.
Her Amazing Music
Teresa del Riego wrote many different kinds of music. She created pieces for small groups of instruments (chamber music), for large orchestras, and for the piano. However, she is most famous for her beautiful ballads and sacred songs. These songs stayed popular for many years, even into the 20th century.
Here are some of her well-known songs:
- Slave Song (written in 1899)
- Lead Kindly Light (written in 1909)
Many of Teresa del Riego's musical works have been recorded by different music companies. These include Hyperion, EMI, Romophone, Pearl, and RCA. Some of these recordings feature famous singers and bands.
Here are a few examples of her recorded works:
- A Star Was His Candle sung by Lawrence Tibbett (released in 1997)
- The Golden Age of Brass, Vol.2 featuring Mark Lawrence and the American Serenade Band (released in 1995)
- Dame Eva Turner - The Collected Recordings with the La Scala Theatre Orchestra (released in 2000)
