Gottschalk, Louis Moreau G Composers Composition
Gottschalk, Louis Moreau G Composers Composition
Gottschalk, Louis Moreau
American Romantic composer and pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) was born in Louisiana and absorbed much of the culture of New Orleans and, through his extensive travels, the Americas. Forced to support his family, he kept a hectic schedule of piano concerts. When time and finances allowed, he also taught music. An affair with a female student drove him into Brazilian exile, where he died.
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- Brief facts of his life and work with timeline and general facts about his era.
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- Karadar dictionary entry; includes MIDI audio files, a portrait and a caricature.
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- Portrait of Gottschalk and quotes from F. Starr's biography, this page is part of an internet exhibition on the French influence in 19th-c. New Orleans
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- Biography from the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 20 complete files offered in MIDI format.
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- Minibiography focusing on New Orleans influence on Gottschalk's music. Includes MIDI audio files.
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- Anecdotes about the boyhood of pianists (Liszt, Chopin, Thalberg, Gottschalk et al.)
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- Discusses editorial and stylistic aspects of one of his most noted works.
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- Discusses the difficulties of pigeonholing his work in terms of genre, reviews one recording, and provides some background on others.
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- Photograph of tombstone at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York from Find A Grave.
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- Dedicated to the life and music of the great American pianist and composer. Includes essay on his turbulent life, extensive discography, links to books, music, and other web resources.
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- Compact Discoveries page with essay on personal and cultural background of Gottschalk's music; includes author's recommendations of recordings.
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- A brief biography of his challenging and hectic life, his exile to Brazil, and an evaluation of his skills with recommended recording.
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- Biography showing international education and influences coupled with Creole roots, with comments on major works, pianistic and concert abilities, and use of local color. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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