Olivia Buckley
Olivia Francisca Buckley née Dussek (1799–1847) was an English harpist, organist and composer. She was born in London, the daughter of Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek and Scottish composer Sophia Corri. Dussek left his wife, and Olivia was taught harp and piano by her mother, making her debut at the age of eight at the Argyle Rooms.
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Olivia Buckley
- Born
- 1799 · London.
- Died
- 1847 · London.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland · Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- composer · music educator · pianist · harpist
- Languages
- English
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Olivia Francisca Buckley née Dussek (1799–1847) was an English harpist, organist and composer. She was born in London, the daughter of Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek and Scottish composer Sophia Corri. Dussek left his wife, and Olivia was taught harp and piano by her mother, making her debut at the age of eight at the Argyle Rooms.
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Pencil sketch by George Henry Harlow, 1814, http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/largerimage.php?mkey=mw05495
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She married Richard William Buckley and had ten children. Buckley taught music, and around 1840 became organist at Kensington parish church. She used the pen name O. Dussek for the publication of her music.
Buckley composed for harp and vocal works. Selected compositions include: • The third Royal Infant opera, composed for Their Royal Highnesses Prince Alfred & Princess Alice • The Harpist's Friend, collection • Fairy Songs and Ballads for the Young, collection
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1799
Olivia Buckley was born on 1 January 1799.
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Olivia Buckley died on 24 December 1847.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Olivia Francisca Buckley and Olivia Dussek. Her recorded language was English. She was the child of Jan Ladislav Dussek and Sophia Dussek. Recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Recorded with the occupation music educator.
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