Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Photograph by Mathew Brady
(late 1850s–early 1860s)
Born
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

(1829-05-08)May 8, 1829
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
DiedDecember 18, 1869(1869-12-18) (aged 40)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupations
  • Composer
  • pianist

Louis Moreau Gottschalk (May 8, 1829 – December 18, 1869) was an American composer, pianist, and virtuoso performer of his own romantic piano works. He spent most of his working career outside the United States.

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