Crane, Helen, 1868-1930

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Helen Crane, composer and pianist, was born in New York in 1868. While in New York, she studied with German composers Philip and Xaver Scharwenka, and later moved to Berlin (1906-1917). Her composition Elegy for violoncello and pianoforte, op. 57 (1919) received an award from the National Federation of Music Clubs in 1944.

From the description of Helen Crane papers, ca. 1892-1944. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122534794

From the guide to the Helen Crane papers, ca. 1892-1944, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.)

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creatorOf Crane, Helen C. Letter,1906 April 6, Greenwich, Conn. [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, Staten Island, N.Y. / Helen C. Crane. Wagner College, Horrmann Library
creatorOf Crane family papers, 1819-1944, bulk (1860-1900). New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Crane family papers, 1819-1944, 1860-1900 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Helen Crane papers, ca. 1892-1944 The New York Public Library. Music Division.
creatorOf Crane, Helen C. [Selections / Helen C. Crane. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Crane, Helen C. Helen Crane papers, ca. 1892-1944. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Crane family family
associatedWith Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940 person
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Scarsdale NY US
Subject
Instrumental music
Music
Musical sketches
Songs (Medium voice) with piano
Occupation
Composers
Pianists
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Female

Americans

German,

English

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