Dorothea Anne Franchi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dorothea Anne Franchi

Composer, pianist and harpist

Date of Birth: 17-Feb-1920

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Death: 22-Aug-2003

Profession: composer, music pedagogue

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Dorothea Anne Franchi (17 February 1920 – 22 August 2003) was a New Zealand pianist, harpist, music educator and composer.
She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, the daughter of Peter Rudolph Franchi, and studied at the University of Auckland and the Royal College of Music in London.
In 1953 she took the position of musical director and pianist for the newly formed New Zealand Ballet Company, working with Paul Gnatt.
She had a successful career as a pianist and harpist, and her works are performed internationally.