Composers

Ernest Henry Schelling

Ernest Henry Schelling
26.07.1876 - 8.12.1939
Country:United States Of America
Period:XX age

Biography

(26 July 1876 - 8 December 1939) was an American pianist, composer, and conductor.
Born in Belvidere, New Jersey, Schelling was a child prodigy. His first teacher was his father. He entered the Academy of Music in Philadelphia at age 4. At age 7, Schelling traveled to Europe to study. He was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire. While in Europe he worked with many great masters including Percy Goetschius, Hans Huber, Richard Barth, Moritz Moszkowski and Theodor Leschetizky. At the age of 20, he began studying with Ignace Paderewski and was his only pupil for three years. He toured Europe and North and South America, gaining a reputation as a remarkable pianist.
 

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