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Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne papers

A black and white photo of Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne at the piano

Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne at the piano

Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne was a prominent Cincinnati pianist. Born in 1904 in Lima, Ohio, she began studying piano at the age of 6. She attended the College of Music of Cincinnati and studied under Dr. Albino Gorno. After graduating in 1926, she joined the piano faculty of the College of Music and began playing with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. In 1928, she married violinist Karl Payne whom she had accompanied during their student years at the college.

Dorothy went on to receive a Master's degree in Music from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She became well-known as a performer and as a teacher. In 1935, she founded the Keyboard Club of Cincinnati, and maintained an active role in the group until her death. In 1967 she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati.

Quotes about Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne's musical talents taken from a program

Quotes about Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne's musical talents

Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne's papers are housed at the University of Cincinnati's Archives and Rare Books Library. An inventory and finding aid for the collection is available online.Replace with your text

A newsclipping showing photos of 26 College of Music graduates, dated June 6, 1926

College of Music Graduates, 1926

A drawing showing the Grainger Musical Museum in Melbourne

The Grainger Musical Museum in Melbourne

Photograph of Percy Grainger

Percy Grainger

A black and white photo of Dorothy Stolzenbach Payne and the women of the Keyboard Club, dated 1939

The Keyboard Club, 1939

A photograph showing Dorothy playing the piano with three friends who are also playing piano.

Dorothy playing the piano with friends

Trio
A photograph of Dorothy and Karl.  Dorothy is seated and Karl is holding a violin.

Dorothy and Karl

DSP with Karl Jr., 1980s

Dorothy and Karl Jr. play a duet, circa 1980s

Womens Committee Honorary President