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Dictionary of music and musicians : American supplement …, 1920
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1and Florence, then consul at Zurich, continuing musical culture in many ways, in 1865–72 mostly in Washington as organist, and then organist and teacher in New York. He wrote many songs, choral and church works, and the operas 'Valérie' (privately given in Washington), 'Treasured Tokens' (Phila.), 'Love's Stratagem' and 'The Interrupted Marriage.'
2*Fischer, John U. (b. Italy, 1816) and Fischer, Charles S. (b. Italy, 1818), learned piano-making in Naples from their father and grandfather (of Austrian descent), came to New York in 1839 and in 1840 succeeded to part of the Nunns' business, which they developed into artistic and commercial success. In 1873 John returned to Italy and Charles was then joined by his four sons.
3Fischer, William Gustavus (Baltimore, 1835–1912, Philadelphia), a book-binder in Philadelphia, developed capacity as music-teacher and leader of choruses, in 1858–68 was instructor at Girard College (preceding a Becket) about 1868 became a prosperous piano-dealer (retired in 1898), was prominent as leader of Welsh choral societies (Penn Bicentenary, 1881), and as composer of 'Gospel hymns.' See Hall, pp. 130–2.
4*Formes, Karl Johann (Rhine Prov., 1816–1889, San Francisco), who had been since 1842 a noted operatic bass in Europe, from 1857 at intervals for twenty years was often heard in America, finally settling as teacher in San Francisco. See Vol. ii. 88, and art.
5Foster, Stephen Collins (Pittsburgh, 1826–1864, New York), a spontaneous writer of popular songs in Pittsburgh till 1860, then in New York. See Vol. ii. 90–1, and art.
6*Fries, Wulf (Holstein, 1825–1902, Roxbury, Mass.), who had been 'cellist in Norway, came to Boston with his brother August Fries (b. 1822) in 1847, long continuing prominent as a player. See art.
7Fry, William Henry (Philadelphia, 1813–1864, W. Indies), a journalist in New York and from 1845 composer of operas, orchestral pieces, cantatas and songs. See art.
8*Gabler, Ernest (d. 1883, New York), a Silesian piano-maker, came to New York in 1851 and in 1854 established a firm that still continues.
9*Gemünder, August Martin Ludwig (Württemberg, 1814–1895, New York), gifted violin-maker, trained by Vuillaume, came to Springfield, Mass., in 1846, and was joined by his equally able brother, Georg Gemünder (1816–1899). Later they worked in Boston and New York, establishing a notable business, still continued by descendants. See art.
10*Gilmore, Patrick Sarsfield (Ireland, 1829–1892, St. Louis), a band-master who came to Canada about 1845, went to Salem in 1849 and thence to Boston, organizing a famous band that traveled widely. See Vol. ii. 169, and Upton, Musical Memories, pp. 194–206.
11*Goldbeck, Robert (Prussia, 1839–1908, St. Louis), early noted as pianist, from 1857 was in New York, from 1868 in Chicago, from 1873 in St. Louis, from 1880 again in New York, etc., becoming famous as player, teacher, conductor and composer. See art.
12Gottschalk, Louis Moreau (New Orleans, 1829–1869, Brazil), the original and talented pianist, trained in Paris, where he made his début in 1844, who from 1853 gave concerts throughout the United States. See Vol. ii. 205, and art.
13Guiraud, Ernest (New Orleans, 1837–1892, France), produced his first opera in New Orleans in 1852, but was later wholly identified with Paris, from 1876 as professor in the Conservatoire. See Vol. ii. 259, and art.
14*Hagen, Theodor (Hamburg, 1823–1871, New York), came to New York in 1854, edited 'The Musical Gazette,' later called 'The Musical Review and Gazette,' and was a useful journalist and critic. While still in Germany he wrote articles for the 'Neue Zeitschrift,' Civilisation und Musik, 1845, and Musikalische Novellen, 1848.
15*Haines, Napoleon J. (England, 1824–1900, New York), and his brother Francis W. Haines (1822–1887, New York), came to New York as boys, from 1839 worked at piano-making under A. H. Gale, in 1851 opened their own factory and rapidly gained a solid reputation. They kept abreast of all improvements and were among the first (about 1870) to foresee the popularity of the upright. N. J. Haines was a foremost financier during the Civil War and afterward. The Haines piano-business is now part of the American Piano Company.
16Hamlin, Emmons (d. 1881, Boston), a workman in Prince's melodeon-factory in Buffalo, in 1847 made discoveries in adjusting the reeds then used which greatly improved their tone. In 1854 he joined Henry Mason of Boston in the firm of Mason & Hamlin.
17Haynes, John C. (Brighton, Mass., 1830–1907, Boston), became a clerk for Ditson in 1845, was admitted to the firm in 1857, and in 1889, after Ditson's death, was made president.
18Hays, William Shakespeare (Louisville, 1837–1907, Louisville), began to write popular songs in 1853 and gradually became widely known. In later life he was on the staff of the Louisville 'Courier-Journal.'
19Hazleton, Henry (b. New York, 1816), was an apprentice in Dubois & Stodart's piano-making shop in New York from 1831, began business at Albany in 1838, moved to New York in 1841, and in 1849, with his brothers Frederick Hazleton and later John Hazleton, established the firm of Hazleton Brothers, whose excellent reputation has been kept up by their descendants.
20*Healy, Patrick Joseph (Ireland, 1840–1905, Chicago), brought to Boston as a boy and employed in music-stores, developed such ability that in 1864 Ditson sent him, with George W. Lyon, to Chicago to establish a branch house. Lyon & Healy soon ranked
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