Dates

• Existence: 1879 - 1953

Biography

Frank La Forge was born October 22, 1879, in Rockford, Illinois to Cornelius and Gracie T, La Forge. He studied music with various individuals during his life time, such as Theodor Leschetizky, Josef Labor, and Karel Navrátil and others.

He also worked alongside various individuals during his musical career, such as Johanna Gadski, Frances Alda, Margarete Matzenauer, Lily Pons and other prominent individuals.

He composed and arranged various works, such as, Schlupfwinkel, House Blessing, Pathway of Song, To a Messenger, Romance, Nocturne, Sunset, Sanctuary, Menuet varié, and among other notable works.

Frank La Forge died May 5, 1953, in New York.

Source: Rogan, Mary Ellen. Guide to the Frank La Forge Scores, 1906-1948. 2004. New York Public Library. 5 May 2008 /ww.nypl.org/research/manuscripts/music/muslafor.xml>.

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