Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869)

Born in New Orleans, Gottschalk was the first internationally famous American composer and pianist. In 1841 he went to study in Paris. Gottschalk's New York debut, in 1853, was a critical success. He performed with the New York Philharmonic in 1857. When the Civil War broke out Gottschalk announced his allegiance to the North. President Lincoln and General Grant attended his Washington concerts. Gottschalk composed mainly for piano. Many of his pieces are drawn from Louisiana Creole and African-American songs. He introduced the use of Cuban and Caribbean music in classical pieces.

Date:
1865 circa 5 years
Original Format:
Carte de Visite
Item#:
MES16964
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C. D. Fredricks
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