Wilhelm Ganz (Q64806)
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musician
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Wilhelm Ganz |
musician |
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6 November 1833Gregorian
12 September 1914Gregorian
Wilhelm Ganz, composer, conductor and pianist, was the son of Adolph Ganz, Kapellmeister at the Opera at Mainz. He came to London as a boy in 1848. He became Professor of Singing at the Guildhall School of Music and was accompanist to the celebrated Spanish soprano Adelina Patti (1843-1919), who in 1878 took up residence at Craig-y-nos Castle in Breconshire.
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