Helen Francis Hood Explained

Helen Francis Hood (28 June 1863  - 22 January 1949) was an American pianist, composer and teacher. She was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and studied music in Boston with Benjamin Johnson Lang, J.C.D. Parker, John Knowles Paine, and George Chadwick. She continued her studies in Berlin with Moritz Moszkowski and Philipp Scharwenka. She was awarded a diploma and medal for her achievements at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. She died in Brookline, Massachusetts.^{[1] [2]}

Works

Hood may have composed the first American trio for piano, violin and cello. Selected works include:

• Disappointment^[3]
• The Violet^[4]
• Cornish Lullaby
• Robin^[5]
• Shepherdess^[6]
• Message of the Rose^[7]

Notes and References

1. Book: American history and encyclopedia of music, Volume 5. Hubbard, William Lines. 1910. 21 December 2010.
2. Book: The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. Julie Anne. Sadie. Rhian. Samuel. 1994. W. W. Norton & Company . 9780393034875. 4 October 2010.
3. Web site: A Disappointment. Library of Congress. 2020-01-11.
4. Web site: The Violet. Library of Congress. 2020-01-11.
5. Web site: The Robin. Library of Congress. 2020-01-11.
6. Web site: The Shepherdess. Library of Congress. 2020-01-11.
7. Web site: Message of the rose. Library of Congress. 2020-01-11.