Helen Francis Hood
Helen Francis Hood (born 28 June 1863, d. 22 Jan 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.[1] Selected works include:
- Disappointment
- The Violet
- Cornish Lullaby
- Shepherdess
- Message of the Rose
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hubbard, William Lines, ed. (1910). American history and encyclopedia of music, Volume 5 (DIGITIZED ONLINE BY GOOGLEBOOKS). Retrieved 21 December 2010.
- ↑ Sadie, Julie Anne; Samuel, Rhian (1994). The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers (DIGITIZED ONLINE BY GOOGLEBOOKS). Retrieved 4 October 2010.
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