George Strong

Composer

Birthday May 26, 1856

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Jun 27, 1948 (92)

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About

American composer who wrote classical music during the Romantic period. His compositions include Undine, opus 14, The Haunted Mill, and The Life of an Artist.

Before Fame

He grew up in a musical family and attended the Leipzig Conservatory in Germany before relocating to Switzerland in 1897.

Trivia

He also painted with watercolors and worked professionally as an artist.

Family Life

His father was on the board of the New York Philharmonic, but hoped his son would follow his footsteps into law. He eventually supported his son's musical aspirations.

Associated With

He was a contemporary of Edward MacDowell and was invited by him to teach at the New England Conservatory of Music.