Marcelle Meyer was born on May 22, 1897 in Lille, Nord, France. Marcelle was married to Pierre Bertin. Marcelle died on November 18, 1958 in Paris, France.
Eminent pianist, her main teacher was Alfred Cortot. She became the main interpreter of Érik Satie's music and an adjunct member of the Groupe des Six.
Died of a heart attack while playing piano at her sister's home in Paris.
Meyer's keyboard repertory ranged from Baroque to contemporary music. Her discography (1925-1957) was later compiled into 17 CDs.
After World War I Meyer was composer Erik Satie's friend and favorite interpreter of his piano works. In 1922 she produced an important three-concert series of his music in Paris. Unfortunately, she never recorded a note of it.