Autograph letter signed, dated : Kensington Gardens, to Sir George [Smart], 1862 Nov. 11.

Smart, George, 1776-1867

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Sir George Smart was a prominent English conductor and musician. Remembered for his association with the music of Handel and Beethoven, and his patronage of Arthur Sullivan, he was involved in most aspects of music, and remained a sought after teacher until the end of his days. From the description of George Smart letter to John Kemble, 1841 Feb. 23. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50930055 Sir George Thomas Smart (1776-1867), the royal musicia...

Bennett, William Sterndale, 1816-1875

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William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer, conductor, and teacher of music. He wrote most of his best compositions in Leipzig, where he befriended Mendelssohn and Schumann. He later curtailed composition in favor of education, first as Professor of Music at Cambridge and later as Principal of the Royal Academy of music; he was also conductor of the London Philharmonic. His piano music remains a prime example of Victorian musical tastes. From the description of William Sternda...

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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