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Bemberg, H. (Herman), 1859-1931

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: March 29, 1859 - July 21, 1931

Biography

French composer, student at the Paris Conservatoire of Dubois and Massenet. His 4-act opera Elaine was a success at CG (with Melba in the cast) in 1892, and NY in 1894. Other works include comic opera La Baiser de Suzon (1888), cantata La Mort de Jeanne d’Arc (1886), and many songs.

Source: Kennedy, Michael, ed. The Oxford Dictionary of Music. 2nd ed. rev. Oxford University Press, 2006.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

American Composers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0078
Scope and Contents

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: 1813 - 2006

Hermann Bemberg, undated

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: undated

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