Johann H. Beck Explained

Johann H. Beck
Birth Date:	12 September 1856
Death Place:	Cleveland
Birth Place:	Cleveland, Ohio
Birth Name:	Johann Heinrich Beck

Johann Heinrich Beck (September 12, 1856 – May 26, 1924) was an American composer and conductor. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he wrote a number of pieces for orchestra, as well as a string sextet and a string quartet. He also gave music composition instruction to African-American opera composer Harry Lawrence Freeman.He died in Cleveland on May 26, 1924, aged 67.^[1]

References

• Book: Howard, John Tasker. Our American Music: Three Hundred Years of It. 1939. Thomas Y. Crowell Company. New York.

External links

• Collection of Music Manuscripts of Johann H. Beck at Cleveland Public Library. According to the guide, the collection contains the "music manuscripts of Cleveland composer and conductor, Johann H. Beck, as well as letters, clippings, books, notes, and memorabilia."

Notes and References

1. News: Johann H. Beck . . Lincoln, Nebraska . 4 . 1924-05-28 . 2020-03-19 . Newspapers.com.