Frederick Bristol

Charles W. Harrison and Frederick E. Bristol in 1918 in New York City Frederick E. Bristol (4 November 1839 in Brookfield, Connecticut – 1932 in N.Y. City, New York) was a celebrated American voice teacher who operated private studios in Boston and New York City during the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century.

Biography He began teaching singing in 1869 and the 60th anniversary of his teaching career was recognized by an article in North American Review in 1929. His pupils included Metropolitan Opera sopranos Olive Fremstad Alice Nielsen, and Marie Sundelius; Chicago Grand Opera Company soprano Myrna Sharlow; Broadway and concert tenor Charles W. Harrison; French tenor Edmond Clément; He also operated a summer music camp with the assistance of Enrica Clay Dillon in Harrison, Maine.