Original edition sheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's "The Banjo", Opus 15. Published in New York, New York by William Hall & Son in 1855. A lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). The piece was entered according to the Act of Congress in 1855.
Subject: Creole Music
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Sheet music for two pieces by Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Murmures Eoliens and Pastorella e Cavaliere. Published by William Hall & Son in New York, New York, circa 1862. The music reflects Gottschalk's Creole-influenced style, blending European classical forms with Caribbean folk music.
Sheet Music: Gottschalk's Pasquinade Caprice Pour Le PianoSheet music for Louis Moreau Gottschalk's *Pasquinade Caprice Pour Le Piano*. The piece consists of 9 pages and was published in Paris by Henri Gregh. The publication date is not specified; however, the collection suggests the 1890s as a possible date range. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a renowned pianist and composer whose work was influenced by Creole folk music. He achieved fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing and compositions before returning to New Orleans.
Original edition of the score for Opus 15 by Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869), "The Banjo." This is a lithographed booklet of 16 pages (10-3/4" x 14"). Published in 1855 by Wm. Hall & Son and entered according to Act of Congress. The composition was a popular piano piece before the Civil War. The sheet music is complete and intact with moderate interior foxing. The piece reflects Gottschalk's Creole heritage and his virtuosic piano style developed during his time in Europe.
Sheet music for "Ricordati (Nocturne)" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk, published in 1857 by Oliver Ditson & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, and Otto Sutro in Baltimore. The piece is number 2 in the collection *Rayons et Ombres, Ballads pour Piano*. Copyright 1857 by William Hall & Son, 543 Broadway. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was exposed to French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music, influencing his Creole-inspired compositions. He gained fame in Europe for his virtuosic playing before being hailed as an American celebrity. He considered New Orleans his home but never permanently settled in the USA.
Sheet music for "Slumber On Baby Dear" by Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Published in New York by William Hall & Son in 1863. The piece consists of 9 pages. Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was a composer known for his virtuosic playing and Creole-inspired compositions, gaining fame throughout Europe. While considering New Orleans home, he never permanently settled in the USA. His music was influenced by the French and African-tinged Caribbean folk music of the Creoles.