Margrit Weber, born on February 24, 1924, in Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland, was a pianist. Raised in a musically inclined family, she began her formal training at the Zurich Conservatory of Music at age 10 and won first prize at the Jecklin competition at 14. Weber's career took off in January 1955 when Ferenc Fricsay invited her to perform as a soloist after hearing her play. She made her American debut in November 1956 at New York’s Town Hall, followed by tours with George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra. Notable performances include the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Mouvements pour piano et orchestre on January 10, 1960. Weber collaborated extensively with Deutsche Grammophon, recording works by Mozart, Beethoven, and others. She was also a dedicated educator, becoming a professor at the Zurich Hochschule in 1971. Weber passed away on November 2, 2001, in Zollikon, Switzerland.