About Frank Lynes
Lived 1858 – 1913 (aged 54–55). Frank Lynes was an American composer and music educator.
Frank Lynes (16 March 1858, Cambridge, Massachusetts – 24 June 1913, Bristol, New Hampshire) was an American composer and teacher who is primarily remembered for the piano pieces he wrote for his students; his sonatinas are essentially in a conservative classical style, reminiscent of similar works by Heinrich Lichner, Anton Diabelli, and Friedrich Kuhlau, as well as his teacher, Carl Reinecke. He studied at the New England Conservatory and at the Leipzig Conservatory.
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Who was Frank Lynes?
American composer and teacher
When was Frank Lynes born?
Frank Lynes was born on 16 March 1858 in Cambridge.
When did Frank Lynes die?
Frank Lynes died in 1913 in New Hampshire.
What was Frank Lynes's occupation?
Frank Lynes was a composer and music educator.
What nationality was Frank Lynes?
Frank Lynes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Lynes. https://biography.guide/frank-lynes/
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