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George Henschel

German-born British baritone, pianist, conductor, and composer

Sir Isidor George Henschel (18 February 1850 – 10 September 1934) was a German-born British baritone, pianist, conductor, composer and academic teacher. First trained as a pianist, he was a concert singer who sometimes sang to his own accompaniment. He was a close friend of Johannes Brahms. His first wife Lillian was also a singer. He was the first conductor of both the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He taught at the Institute of Musical Art in New York City.

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Works

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  • 4 Lieder, op. 46
  • 4 Lieder, op. 46: No. 4. Morgenhymne: „Bald ist der Nacht ein End’ gemacht“
  • A song of flowers
  • Ballade, op. 39
  • Jung Dieterich, op. 45
  • Spring
  • The Music to Shakespeare's Hamlet, op. 50