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Nevin, Ethelbert, 1862-1901

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: November 25, 1862 - February 17, 1901

Biography

Ethelbert Nevin was born November 25, 1862, in Edgeworth, Pittsburgh to Robert P. Nevin and Elizabeth D. Oliphant. He was an American composer, pianist, and teacher, who was introduced to music at a young age. In fact, Nevin composed one of his first works, Lilian Polka, during his teens (ca.1873-1874). He received his musical education in Pittsburgh, Boston, Dresden, and Berlin. He studied piano under Franz Böhme, Benjamin J. Lang, Karl Klindworth, and Hans von Bülow. He studied harmony under Stephen A. Emery and composition under Karl Bial, and Otto Tiersch.

Nevin composed a number of works, such as, The Rosary, Mighty Lak’ a Rose, Narcissus, Three Duets, A Day In Venice, Captive Memories, The Quest, Water Scenes, In Arcady, May In Tuscany, and Sketchbook.

Ethelbert W. Nevin married Anne Paul and had two children.

He died February 17, 1901, in New Haven, Connecticut.

Sources: - Sadie, Stanley, and John Tyrrell, eds. New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians. 2nd ed. New York: Grove, 2001. - “Nevin, The Composer, Dead.” New York Times. 18 February 1901.

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

Ethelbert W. Nevin, 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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