# Mrs. Klesmer — Daniel Deronda character guide

> Mrs. Klesmer in Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Klesmer

**First appearance:** 0026-xx

## Who they are

Catherine Arrowpoint after her marriage to Klesmer.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/v)

A renowned musician staying at Quetcham Hall; he critiques Gwendolen's singing, asserting his artistic superiority.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/vi)

Klesmer is the musical Magus who has widened Gwendolen's horizon and is frequently between London and Quetcham.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xi)

Dances with Gwendolen, criticizes her words and jokes, discusses wit and humor, and identifies Mr. Lush as an amateur fond of Meyerbeer and Scribe.

### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxi)

The musician to whom Gwendolen writes a letter requesting advice on her future course of action.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxii)

Receives Gwendolen's note, leaves Quetcham after declaring his love for Catherine Arrowpoint and facing her parents' opposition.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxiii)

Delivers a frank critique of Gwendolen's artistic prospects; reveals his engagement to Miss Arrowpoint and offers to help Gwendolen with training.

### [Chapter XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxxix)

Visits the Meyrick home to hear Mirah sing; offers a professional assessment of her voice, praising her musicianship but advising against a stage career.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xlv)

Klesmer plays the piano and later praises Mirah's singing.

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