Music manuscripts of Johann H. Beck 1870-1924 1875-1890

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Music manuscripts of Johann H. Beck 1870-1924 1875-1890

The music manuscripts of Cleveland composer and conductor, Johann H. Beck, as well as letters, clippings, books, notes, and memorabilia.

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Beck, Johann Heinrich, 1856-1924

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Beck, Johann Heinrich (12 Sept. 1856-26 May 1924), was a noted conductor, composer, teacher, and violinist. Born in Cleveland to Charles and Rebecca (Butler) Beck, he completed his musical education in Europe at the Leipzig Conservatory (1879-82), where he premiered his own String Quartet in C Minor at the Gewandhaus. Returning to Cleveland, he was active in music in the city for many years. Heard frequently in concert as a violinist, he organized the Schubert String Quartet in 1877...