Hopekirk, Helen

1856-

Scotch-American pianist and composer. Born at Edinburgh, Scotland. Studied first with Lichtenstein and A. C. Mackenzie, and after two years' work at Leipsic became a pupil of Leschetizky. Made her debut as a pianist at the Gewandhaus, Leipsic, in 1878. In 1883 and 1884 gave concerts  in Great Britain and the United States. In 1897 became a teacher in the New England Conservatory, Boston, where she remained until 1901. At present is teaching privately in Boston. She has given many piano recitals and has played with the leading orchestras of the United States and Europe. Her compositions consist of a concertsttick for piano and orchestra; a piano concerto; a sonata for piano and violin; and many songs.