Louise Hanson-Dyer
publisher, patron
19th July 1884�9th
November 1962
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Louise Hanson-Dyer was a socialite, philanthropist and business woman who had a large influence on the musical life of Melbourne. She helped establish the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and arranged performances of 'early music' and French baroque music at a time when it was little known in Australia (or Europe for that matter).
She founded the L'Oiseau Lyre music publishing and recording company which has done much to champion music from the Ars Nova period through to the 18th century.
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Louise Hanson-Dyer's tombstone in
Melbourne General Cemetery
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The grave of Louise Hanson-Dyer is visited on the Walking Tour of Melbourne General Cemetery.
Tom Roberts' portrait of Louise as a child is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
Some forthcoming events:
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