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Ziehn, Bernhard, 1845-1912

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1845 - 1912

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bernhard Ziehn papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ziehn
Abstract Manuscript and printed music, correspondence, writings, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia of this Chicago music theorist, teacher, and critic. The German-born Ziehn taught such notables as Grace Chadbourne and John Alden Carpenter and also wrote textbooks on harmony and composition; he was known for his original and unorthodox musical views. Music includes Ziehn's own works in addition to works of other composers, often with Ziehn's manuscript notes. Correspondence includes letters...
Dates: approximately 1880-1950