William W. Gilchrist
William Wallace Gilchrist | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 8, 1846 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1916 |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, strings, flute, clarinet, horn |
William Wallace Gilchrist (January 8, 1846 – December 20, 1916) was an American composer and a major figure in nineteenth century music of Philadelphia. He founded the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia in 1874.