John Cheshire papers 1853-1945

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John Cheshire papers 1853-1945

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John Cheshire, harpist and composer, was born in Birmingham England on March 28, 1839. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and became internationally famous as a viruoso touring the Scandinavian countries and South America. He wrote orchestral works, songs, piano music and pieces for harp. He was married to famed pianist Mathilda Frances Cheshire. His collection includes the papers of his daughter Zoe Cheshire, famed harpist.

.9 linear feet; 2 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Cheshire, John, 1839-1910

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John Cheshire, harpist and composer, was born on March 28, 1837 in Birmingham, England. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 1852-1855 and afterwards under Sir G.A. Macfarren and J.B. Chatterton. In 1855, he was appointed harpist to the Royal Italian Opera and in 1865, principal harpist at Her Majesty?s Theatre. From 1858-1861, he toured in South America, and in 1879 Norway and Sweden. In 1888, he was the harpist to the National Opera Company. His comp...

Cheshire, Zoë

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