Henschel, George

Sir George Henschel was a German-English composer, conductor, and baritone. He was the first conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, in addition to many appointments in England. His diverse compositions and arrangements showed influences of Brahms and Wagner. He was also professor of singing at the Royal College of Music.

From the description of George Henschel letter to Mr. Greene, 1890 June 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53917419

German-English composer, conductor, and singer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 48 Sloane Street, [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1885 June 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126138

From the description of Autograph letters signed : 15 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, W. 8, [London] ; and elsewhere, to Mabel Glendenning, 1931 Oct. 13 to 1932 Feb. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126186

British baritone, conductor, and composer of German birth.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London] Nov. 3 1879, to Mr. [Charles] Harding, 1879 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665607

From the description of Autograph letters signed (4), autograph postal card signed, and autograph letter in the third person, dated : London and Friedrichroda, April-August 1879, to Richard Peyton in Birmingham, 1879 Apr. 28 and 1879 July 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665622

From the description of Autograph letters signed (14), dated : Breslau, Berlin, Hamburg, London, Chicago, and Boston, 1870-1892, to Bartholf Senff (or to the Redacteur or Redaction at the Signale für die musikalische Welt), 1870 Jan. 28 and 1880 Oct. 21 and 1881 Nov. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665629

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Boston Aug. 16 1882, to an unidentified recipient, 1882 Aug. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666122

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Friedrichroda July 27 1879, to Alfred Mapleson in London, 1879 July 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665619

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Mannheim Oct. 15 1899, to Herr Ettling , 1899 Oct. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665599

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Broadstairs Sept. 24 1879, to Mr. [Richard] Peyton, 1879 Sept. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665626

From the description of Autograph letters signed (10), dated : [London], Glasgow, and "on the train" [presumably somewehere between Chicago and Boston], 1886-1897, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1886 Feb. 4 and 1896 Apr. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665594

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York Mar. 31 1889 , to Mrs. [Jeannette?] Thurber, 1889 Mar. 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666116

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Magnolia, Mass. July 8 1892, to Mr. Mallon , 1892 July 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665617

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Aviemore, 15 May 1918, to Henderson, 1918 May 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873427

English baritone, conductor, and composer of German birth.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London] Mar. 18 1886, to Herr Friedländer, 1886 Mar. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665604

From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) and autograph postcard signed, dated : London and Aviemore, 1896, 1903, and 1909, and Birmingham, [n.d.], to C. Copeley Harding, 1896 May 19, 1903, and 1909, and n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665612

George Henschel was born in Breslau and trained as a musician, singer, and composer. He achieved success in England and the United States, where he was named conductor of the Boston Symphony. He was well-regarded as a singer and musician; he helped to promote the works of his friend Brahms, and wrote several operas of his own.

From the description of George Henschel letter to Edith Hipkins, 1903 June 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56973082

Epithet: singer and conductor

Title: Knight

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