Pauline Eichberg

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Pauline Eichberg (April 22, 1839 – December 28, 1874), later Pauline Weiller, was a German–American pianist. She was born in Stuttgart, Germany, the eldest daughter of Leonore (née Seligsberg) and Moritz Eichberg, a cantor. Her sisters included soprano Julie Rosewald and harpist Bertha Eichberg. Under Mathilde Ries’s guidance, Pauline began performing publicly before age ten. At thirteen, Anton Rubinstein introduced her to Giacomo Meyerbeer, who helped her study at the Leipzig Conservatory with Ignaz Moscheles. She later joined Rubinstein for a season in Baden. Pauline’s greatest reputation came from her performances of Chopin’s works, admired for their flawless technique and strong musical memory.

In 1859, she moved to New York City to teach music. Two years later, she married Alexander Weiller of Baltimore. Pauline Eichberg died on December 28, 1874, at the age of 35, after giving birth to their fourth child.