Blye, Birdice
pianist, was born in Iowa. When an infant she removed to Indiana, and her home has been principally in New York city. When ten years of age she played in concerts extensively in London and the chief continental cities; frequently playing before the royal families of England and Germany. She studied with the greatest of masters, and lastly with Rubinstein, who introduced her to the leading musicians of Germany as the coming great American pianist. She is thoroughly educated and speaks several languages fluently. She has an extensive repertoire; and her playing is noted for the grace and poetry of her interpretations, beauty of tone, and perfection of finish.