Copeland, George

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An American pianist, George Copeland introduced the works of Debussy to the United States and also specialized in the works of Spanish composers. His many friends and associates included John Singer Sargent, Mary Garden, Isadora Duncan, Mrs. Fiske, Sarah Bernhardt, Melba, Calvé, Lina Cavaliere, Maggie Teyte, Mrs. Jack Gardner, Debussy, De Falla, Laurette Taylor, and Marie Dressler. Shortly after World War I, Copeland stayed in Kronberg with the family of Margarethe of Hesse, Princess of Prussia, sister of Kaiser Wilhelm.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1910-1967. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122378722

An American pianist, George Copeland introduced the works of Debussy to the United States and also specialized in the works of Spanish composers. His many friends and associates included John Singer Sargent, Mary Garden, Isadora Duncan, Mrs. Fiske, Sarah Bernhardt, Melba, Calvé, Lina Cavaliere, Maggie Teyte, Mrs. Jack Gardner, Debussy, De Falla, Laurette Taylor, and Marie Dressler. Shortly after World War I, Copeland stayed in Kronberg with the family of Margarethe of Hesse, Princess of Prussia, sister of Kaiser Wilhelm.

From the guide to the George Copeland papers, ca. 1910-1967, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.)

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referencedIn Colette Roberts Artist Interviews, 1964-1969 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Hudson, Manley Ottmer, 1886-1960. Papers, 1894-1960 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
creatorOf Copeland, George, 1882-1971. Papers, ca. 1910-1967. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf George Copeland papers, ca. 1910-1967 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
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associatedWith American Music Collection corporateBody
associatedWith Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918. person
associatedWith Hudson, Manley Ottmer, 1886- person
associatedWith Margarethe of Hesse, Princess of Prussia. person
associatedWith Roberts, Colette, 1910-1971 person
associatedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
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Birth 1882-04-03

Death 1971-06-16

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