About Charles J. Orth
Lived 1867 – 1921 (aged 53–54). Charles J. Orth was a composer.
Charles Joseph Orth (April 11, 1867 – February 1, 1921) was an American pianist, composer, and businessman known primarily for American march music and the novelty descriptive piece "In a Clock Store", which featured in popular music repertoire of the early 20th century.
Biography
Orth was born on April 11, 1867, and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he showed interest in music as a child, but his father planned for him to take over the family business instead. Due to his father's disapproval, he studied music in secret with the help of his mother.
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Who was Charles J. Orth?
19th and 20th century American composer
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Charles J. Orth was born in 1867.
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Charles J. Orth died in 1921.
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Charles J. Orth was a composer.
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